Amos 5:24 New International Version (NIV) But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! For Meditation When the judicial system of a nation breaks down and injustice prevails; who suffers? Is it not the poor and the weak (Amos 5:7)? Is the Spirit of God not grieved? When the poor laborer is … Continue reading A Call for Justice and Righteousness

1 Samuel 16:18 New International Version (NIV) One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the Lord is with him." For Meditation What a time in a young man’s … Continue reading Divine Connection

Mark 10:50 New Living Translation (NLT) Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. For Meditation The monotony of life! The grind and constancy of sitting and begging while trapped in the dark alley of blindness. That was the daily experience of Bartimaeus, and that of everyone without Christ. So, to say … Continue reading The Bartimaeus Factor

 Ruth 1:18 New International Version (NIV) When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her For Meditation “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death (Lk. 22:33).” Interesting; but are we not like Peter when we get fired up for Jesus? But how resilient … Continue reading Selfless Sacrifice

Psalm 66:20 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! For Meditation What is on your mind today? What is your worry this morning? Can you consider the victory song of David this morning (Ps. 66:1-20)? Are your financial walls collapsing? Does your future … Continue reading Have You Talked To God?

Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV) Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why are we in such a hurry in life? Where are we going and why are we running all over the place with little or no time for ourselves and loved ones? When is … Continue reading Can We Slow Down A Bit?

2 Samuel 11:2 New International Version (NIV) One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful For meditation What was David thinking when he sent his army to war and decided to remain in Jerusalem? … Continue reading Let’s Be Careful!

Ezra 7:10 New International Version (NIV) For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel For Meditation As priests of God (1 Pt. 2:9), are we committed to the devotions of our office? How much appreciation do we give to such … Continue reading Three Key Devotions

Colossians 1:15-16 New International Version (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him For Meditation Fear is a mocker and … Continue reading Boldness In Christ