James 1:20 New International Version (NIV) Because human anger does 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 had miscarried? She’s been hospitalized for the past five days with some complications”, my friend said. That was the spark. … Continue reading Bring the Fire Extinguisher!
Word of the Day
Don’t Let Them!
Numbers 20:10 New International Version (NIV) He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” For Meditation Poor Moses! The man had been magnanimous for so long. He had turned down God’s suggestion to allow Him … Continue reading Don’t Let Them!
No Trespassing!
Matthew 6:12 New Living Translation (NLT) and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. For meditation “No Trespassing”, the sign read. It stood at the edge of Mr. Achia’s unfenced backyard to ward off the “little mango hunters”, as he called us. It was a game the children of … Continue reading No Trespassing!
Prepared by Adversity
Genesis 41:43 New International Version (NIV) He had him ride in a chariot as his second-in-command, and people shouted before him, “Make way!” Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. For meditation Somebody may ask how people all over Egypt were shouting, “Make way”, to a village boy and slave like Joseph. How … Continue reading Prepared by Adversity
Pierced by the Word
Hebrews 4:12 New International Version (NIV) For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. For Meditation Her face was drenched with tears; her sobs, uncomfortably loud. She was going through a marital crisis, … Continue reading Pierced by the Word
Confident of His Forgiveness
Micah 7:18 New International Version (NIV) Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. For Meditation There is nothing torturous than anticipating the reaction of someone you have offended. “When will they return?” “What will they say?” I … Continue reading Confident of His Forgiveness
When God Is Given His Place
Genesis 41:16 New International Version (NIV) “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” For Meditation Come with me in your sanctified imagination for a moment into Pharaoh’s court. Observe Pharaoh seated with his officials around him. The king is troubled by the dreams he had … Continue reading When God Is Given His Place
Our Soft Side
Genesis 40:14 New International Version (NIV) But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. For Meditation Every one of us has a soft side. We can put up the shell and feel impervious to hurt and pain, yet, deep down in our hearts … Continue reading Our Soft Side
A Closer Walk with Jesus
Psalm 42:2 New International Version (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? For meditation There are times when we yearn for things we think we can’t live without. Many times, they turn out to be things we really do not need. Life can go on without … Continue reading A Closer Walk with Jesus