Matthew 28:13 New International Version (NIV) You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ For Meditation Their job was simple—to secure the tomb where they laid Jesus to rest in death. I have been there before. Left alone in a remote location to keep watch … Continue reading The True Report to Give
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Victory In Gethsemane
Photo by Mattia Verga on Pexels.com Mark 14:34 New International Version “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” For Meditation He went to pray in the last hours of His life on earth with His three best friends. They had been with Him all … Continue reading Victory In Gethsemane
The Paradox of Abuse
1 Samuel 25:13 New International Version David said to his men, “Each of you strap on your sword!” So they did, and David strapped his on as well. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. For Meditation It is interesting how our experience affects our thinking and actions. … Continue reading The Paradox of Abuse
The Nabal Mentality
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com 1 Samuel 25:10-11 New Living Translation “Who is this fellow David?” Nabal sneered to the young men. “Who does this son of Jesse think he is? There are lots of servants these days who run away from their masters. Should I take my bread and my water and my meat … Continue reading The Nabal Mentality
Dealing with Our Hurts
John 20:25 New Living Translation They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” For Encouragement A dedicated disciple, Thomas was a keen but careful … Continue reading Dealing with Our Hurts
The Certainty of the Resurrection
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Mark 12:25 New International Version When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. For Meditation Sometimes, you do not know what to make of what some people think about you - whether they take you for an … Continue reading The Certainty of the Resurrection
Two Necessary Things
Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Two Necessary Things Mark 12:24 New International Version Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? For Meditation Haters will do anything to entrap and destroy the person they dislike. If they have to dance with the devil to satisfy … Continue reading Two Necessary Things
Caught in Their Trap
Mark 12:14-15 NLT _“Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. You teach the way of God truthfully. Now tell us—is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them, or shouldn’t we?” Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you … Continue reading Caught in Their Trap
Exclusivity of Christ.
Acts 4:12 New International Version Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. For Meditation Many have claimed that heaven has several ways, and that God has other prophets or religious leaders to guide people to Himself in heaven … Continue reading Exclusivity of Christ.