Luke 14:28 New Living Translation (NLT) “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? For meditation Their husbands were dead, but they decided to live with their mother-in-law, Naomi, who was also … Continue reading Count the Cost!

2 Corinthians 4:17 New International Version (NIV) For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all For Meditation When he was young, the elementary school (Standard Seven) certificate was his goal. It was a certificate every kid cherished; for it gave the achiever a literate status … Continue reading Of Certificates and Their Glory

2 Samuel 12:21 New International Version (NIV) His attendants asked him, “Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat!” For meditation The boy is dead! But, who will announce it to him? So, there they stand, lost … Continue reading Can You Thank Him?

Psalm 66:17 New International Version (NIV) I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. For meditation He was in the sanctuary of the Methodist church, supposedly to worship God. It was the Lord’s Day in my hometown, and the Pastor was delivering the message. A pin drop could be … Continue reading Who Do You Call?

Nehemiah 6:16 New International Version (NIV)  When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. For Meditation It’s interesting how much opposition we face when we determine to live for God. When … Continue reading When God Is In It

Luke 24:29 New Living Translation (NLT) But they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them. For Meditation Fatigued by the day’s events and a seven-mile walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus (Lk. 24:13-27), I am sure what the two disciples needed most was time by … Continue reading The Beauty of a Hospitable Heart

2 Samuel 9:1 New Living Translation (NLT) One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” For meditation “My reason for taking your call is because I respect you”, the voice at the other end said. He was tired of their marriage, and was … Continue reading Because of Him

Job 2:9 New International Version (NIV) His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” For Meditation One of the most painful things in life is to live under the shadow of a popular person and suffer, as that person is; yet, no one seems to notice or care.  Enter … Continue reading When No One Notices

Psalm 32:5 New International Version (NIV) Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. For meditation Unrepentant Christians! That’s what we have become! We get into sin and enjoy it. The Holy Spirit … Continue reading A Person after God’s Heart