Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For meditation In my short life as a pastor, I have been touched … Continue reading A Refreshing Cup of Water

Acts 15:39 New International Version (NIV) They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. For meditation In the story of Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark (Acts 15:36-41), we are confronted with the universal truth of human weakness when our personalities clash, and how God works it all out for our good … Continue reading When We Disagree

Proverbs 15:13 New International Version (NIV) A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. For Meditation There are some things people tell you that you never forget. It could be a comment, a compliment, an insult, or a rebuke. Its impact is the reason you never forget. What this woman once … Continue reading Smile!

Revelation 2:10 New International Version (NIV) Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Meditation In the shortest of the seven letters to the churches, Jesus brought no complaints against the church in Smyrna; only a commendation for their spiritual richness in spite of their affliction … Continue reading Remain Faithful!

Judges 13:2 New International Version (NIV) A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was childless, unable to give birth. For meditation Throughout the Bible, we come across women who are not identified by their names. They were significant in many ways, but they still remain anonymous. In today’s … Continue reading Celebrating the Unnamed Women

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 Aku’s husband has been living in the United States of America (USA) for the past eight years. She, however, has been living in her … Continue reading Hopeful Expectation

Proverbs 25:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Just because you’ve seen something, don’t be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat? For Meditation I am sure that the day four-star General Colin Powell stood before the Security Council of the … Continue reading Discretion Necessary

Psalm 119:11 New International Version (NIV) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. For Meditation His grandfather Manasseh was probably the worst king Judah ever had. That wicked king is reputed to have sawed the prophet Isaiah in two. Amon, his son, was no better. As a result of his … Continue reading Set Apart by the Word

1 Samuel 25:33 New International Version (NIV) May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. For Meditation I don’t get it. Maybe you can explain something to me, because it doesn’t make sense. David would not touch the man who … Continue reading The Abigails in Our Lives