Satisfied Curiosity Luke 19:5 New International Version When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” For Encouragement Wealth can be misleading, as Zacchaeus’s experience shows. Outward appearances do not reflect a person’s true condition. Often, an inner restlessness persists, and material possessions … Continue reading Satisfied Curiousity
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The Look That Says It All
A torchlit courtyard gathers figures around a fire beneath the walls of Jerusalem. Luke 22:61 New International Version The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Encouragement A conversation with Peter: A fireside conversation … Continue reading The Look That Says It All
What An inheritance!
What An Inheritance! Romans 5:1-2 New International Version Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. For Encouragement … Continue reading What An inheritance!
Just Be Yourself
1 Samuel 17:39 New International Version David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. For Encouragement It is hard to believe King Saul. The … Continue reading Just Be Yourself
Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
James 1:19-20 New International Version My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human angerdoes not produce the righteousness that God desires. For Meditation The call came just as I sat down for dinner. “Did you know that your brother’s wife … Continue reading Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
Because You Says So
Because You Say So Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Encouragement Life can be difficult. Sometimes we do our best on a project but don’t get the results we want. We get disappointed and … Continue reading Because You Says So
Time to Slow Down
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why do we rush through life as if we are racing against an invisible clock? Where are we really headed, and why do we spread out our days with barely a moment for ourselves or those … Continue reading Time to Slow Down
There Is A Way Out
There Is A Way Out 1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You find … Continue reading There Is A Way Out
Overwhelmed by Grace
Overwhelmend by Grace Luke 1:38 New International Version (NIV) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” For Encouragement Have you ever received news so surprising that it seemed impossible, only to see it actually happen? How did you feel in that moment? New inventions and discoveries often amaze … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Grace
