Esther 3:11 New International Version (NIV) “Keep the money,” the king said to Haman, “and do with the people as you please.” For meditation The Medes and Persians, led by Darius, took Babylon and ended the exile (Daniel 5:31). After seventy years, the Jewish exile ended. King Cyrus ordered the Jerusalem temple rebuilt (Ezra 1:1-4), … Continue reading Before Your Troubles Began
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Living for Each Other
Ephesians 4:3 New International Version Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. For Meditation Life is a gift from God, meant to be lived together in community. Our relational adventure should foster unity, but selfishness has turned it into a ‘me’ and ‘I’ journey. Yet, Christ Jesus reconciles … Continue reading Living for Each Other
The Report Card
The Report Card 2 Corinthians 5:10 New International Version For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. For Meditation Think back to when you brought your report card home at … Continue reading The Report Card
A New Life With Color
1 Peter 2:4-5 New International Version As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ … But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special … Continue reading A New Life With Color
The Best of Mothers
Mother kissing and hugging baby 2 Timothy 1:3-5New International Version 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in … Continue reading The Best of Mothers
Can We Slow Down A Bit?
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV) Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why do we rush through life and forget to care for ourselves and those we love? When will we appreciate what we have and take time to enjoy God and His blessings? We work hard … Continue reading Can We Slow Down A Bit?
Audacious Christian Determination
Audacious Christian Determination Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day … the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Meditation Faith, commitment, and determination are disciplines that set extraordinary Christians apart. Faith receives the … Continue reading Audacious Christian Determination
Hopeful Expectation
Photo by - landsmann - on Pexels.com Hopeful Expectation Philippians 1:19 New International Version (NIV) I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. For Meditation The story of Aku and her husband offers a powerful illustration of waiting, faith, … Continue reading Hopeful Expectation
Broken in Prayer
Photo by Israel Torres on Pexels.com Broken in Prayer Nehemiah 1:4 New International Version (NIV) When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. For meditation Matthew Henry said, “The soul of prayer is the heart’s desire.” Our prayers come alive … Continue reading Broken in Prayer
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 