Philippians 2:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your interests, but each of you to the interests of others. For Meditation Do you know that selfishness, like cancer, is the basic disease of mankind – a disease that … Continue reading The Cancer of Selfishness
Word of the Day
Discretion Necessary
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 Have you been embarrassed by your witness before? Have you sworn to something, only to be disproved … Continue reading Discretion Necessary
Collateral Damage
1 Corinthians 15:33 New International Version (NIV) Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” For Meditation Have you observed the extent of unintended damage to property and fatalities among civilians during military campaigns? Isn’t it simply due to their proximity to the military targets? In similar ways, can you imagine the number of lives … Continue reading Collateral Damage
Synchronized Swimming
Amos 3:3 New International Version (NIV) Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? For Meditation Isn’t it a beauty and delightful to watch two synchronized swimmers performing in perfect unity? Can you have enough of the artistic display and precision of every move they make? How do they do it? Don’t … Continue reading Synchronized Swimming
Some Friends!
2 Samuel 15:12 New International Version (NIV) While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing. For Meditation Some friend! Why did Ahithophel accept Prince Charming – Absalom’s – invitation to join in his insurrection … Continue reading Some Friends!
Because of Your Covenant, Lord…
Zechariah 9:11 New International Version (NIV) As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. For Meditation Who are we that the King of glory would notice us? Who are we that He should consider our situation? Having taken the highway to destruction in selfishness … Continue reading Because of Your Covenant, Lord…
Generational Praise!
Psalm 145:3 New International Version (NIV) Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. For meditation Do you acknowledge the greatness on our Lord, who is the Great King over the entire universe and all other rulers? Can you measure His greatness? Is He not worthy of your praise (Ps. 145:3)? … Continue reading Generational Praise!