“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” John 20:25 He was a dedicated and faithful disciple – a man of integrity and conviction. From the day Christ chose him as one of His twelve apostles, … Continue reading Dealing with Our Hurts

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”Revelation 21:5 For Meditation The power brokers do not care. They successfully do everything to maintain their positions and wealth. The ordinary people do everything to make ends meet while struggling to … Continue reading The Future Glory

Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else ...”. But three years later, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off to Achish … and Shimei … saddled his donkey and went to Achish at Gath in search of his … Continue reading Our Value System

Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 Do you have a problem with the tongue? I mean, does it seem like you are having a hard time with discretion? How many times has it committed you to a promise you could not fulfill? How many … Continue reading The Virtue of Discretion

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Psalm 46:1 Sharing from our Pastoral Encouragement for Today In times like these, it is good to remember, and set before you, the reality of God in your life. Who is He to you and how close if He? When things get tough, and life … Continue reading A Word of Courage

And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them.Luke 22:55 For Meditation It happens to all of us - the feeling of confidence about something. But internally, the discomfort consumes us. We tell ourselves we are cool, so we adjust … Continue reading The Warmth of the Early Morning Fire

A Well And they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it.Genesis 37:24 For Meditation They meant for you to die, but, since God has not sanctioned it, it will not happen. Not only will you not die, you will not be harmed. No bone will … Continue reading You Will Not Die

Hear Him in His Word Then the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?Genesis 18:17 Your Blessing May the Lord hide nothing from you this year. May He confide in you, like He confided in Abraham about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, because you are His friend. May God reveal to … Continue reading The Lord Who Confides

The Birth Of Christ While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.Luke 2:6-7 For Meditation O, the wonder! Who ever thought they … Continue reading The Wonder!