Genesis 50:5 New International Version (NIV) ‘My father made me swear an oath and said, “I am about to die; bury me in the tomb I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.” Now let me go up and bury my father; then I will return.’” For meditation “I am God, the God of your father,” He said. “Do … Continue reading Honoring Dad

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New International Version (NIV)   Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. For Meditation Her first child was so dear to her. Unfortunately, Prof's marriage broke and she was left to raise their four children as single parent. By God’s grace, the children … Continue reading Unconditional Thanks

1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version (NIV) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You’re standing there, alone in … Continue reading There Is A Way Out

Mark 10:48 New International Version (NIV) Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” For meditation “Why do you think I chose your little town for my seminar on entrepreneurship last week”, the billionaire businessman asked Jones. “So, why didn’t you … Continue reading Not the Time to Be Quiet

1 Corinthians 10:12 New International Version (NIV) So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! For meditation “Bring it on”, the young man said. “I am not one of your statistics. I know better not to fall for your Delilah antics.” And so he bluffed his way through. However, the … Continue reading Don’t Play with Fire

Proverbs 12:25 New International Version (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. For Meditation I remember that day very clearly. The telephone rang. I was in the kitchen. I knew I was expecting that call, yet I hesitated to run for the receiver in the living room. The sound … Continue reading Be Anxious for Nothing

2 Chronicles 16:12 New International Version (NIV) In the thirty-ninth year of his reign Asa was afflicted with a disease in his feet. Though his disease was severe, even in his illness he did not seek help from the Lord, but only from the physicians. For Meditation Every time I read about the last days of king Asa, one … Continue reading What Anger Could Do

Genesis 22:14 New International Version (NIV) Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. For Meditation Here they were: the worship party – the fully loaded donkey, two servants, the father and his son! Their early morning trip to mount Moriah had been … Continue reading What’s In a Father’s Faith

1 Chronicles 22:12 New International Version (NIV) May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. For Meditation Solomon is firmly established on the throne as king over Israel. Acting upon instructions from his father, the young king has cleared all … Continue reading What’s In a Father’s Counsel?