2 Chronicles 24:22 New International Version King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had shown him but killed his son, who said as he lay dying, “May the Lord see this and call you to account.” For Meditation How soon we forget! He owed his life to the old priest, Jehoiada, and his wife, … Continue reading God Help Us!
Word of the Day
Your Refiner and Purifier
Malachi 3:3 New Living Translation He will sit like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold and silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices to the Lord. For Encouragement There is a story about a verse that puzzled some women in a Bible … Continue reading Your Refiner and Purifier
Dealing with Our Hurts
“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”—John 20:25 Thomas was a dedicated disciple—a man of integrity and conviction. From the day Jesus chose him as one of twelve apostles, Thomas had been a dedicated but … Continue reading Dealing with Our Hurts
Most Valuable In His Creation.
Matthew 10:29-31 New International Version Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. For Meditation Some days are depressing—the times when … Continue reading Most Valuable In His Creation.
Celebrating Jesus.
Psalm 27:1 New International Version The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? For Encouragement “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” I say, NONE! God Almighty Himself is my light—not that He gives me light. He is my light that reveals … Continue reading Celebrating Jesus.
Some Days Are Like That
A Stormy Day. 1 Samuel 30:6 New International Version David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. For Meditation His day started with an unusual rejection on the battleground at Aphek. The giant killer of … Continue reading Some Days Are Like That
Living Sacrificed
Romans 12:1-2 New International Version Therefore, I urge you, brothers, and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to … Continue reading Living Sacrificed
Living Crucified
Living Crucified Galatians 2:20 New International Version I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. For Meditation Jesus lived for the glory of the Father on … Continue reading Living Crucified
Either Alive or Dead … Christ
Philippians 1:21 New International Version For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. For Meditation Living emptied of self with a heavenly perspective. That is the sum of the Christian life. Think about it. Shalom