2 Chronicles 13:18 New King James Version Thus, the children of Israel were subdued at that time; and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied on the Lord God of their fathers. For Meditation The two sister nations, Israel under Jeroboam and Judah under Abijah, rose against each other in combat. Israel’s army twice outnumbered that of … Continue reading He Hears Our Desperate Cry

Luke 19:47-48 New International Version Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the leaders among the people were trying to kill him. Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words. For Meditation Can you imagine the … Continue reading Hung On His Word.

Luke 8:50 New International Version Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” For Meditation He was walking with Jesus, but fear had consumed him. From the time his daughter fell sick and showed signs of dying, daddy’s heart seized to be at ease. How could he lose … Continue reading The Voice You Need to Hear.

John 11:24. New International Version Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” For Meditation Do we always fully know what we talk about—even when we claim knowledge? It reminds me of the story of the blindfolded men a teacher challenged to describe an elephant. Their descriptions were accurate, … Continue reading “I Know…Really!” (2)

John 11:21-22 New International Version “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” For Meditation His phone rang just as he was getting ready to go on a trip.  “Sir, your appointment is here and … Continue reading “I Know…Really? (1)

Esther 1:10-11 New International Version On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served him… to bring before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at. For Meditation I do not … Continue reading Can We Talk?

Philippians 3:14 New Living Translation I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. For Meditation I love the way God writes scripts for the life of His children. Talk about tension. No writer comes close. That makes the Bible … Continue reading A Winning Attitude 2

Philippians 3:14 New Living Translation I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. For Meditation If any story best illustrates this scripture, it is the life of Joseph. It is an old story that preachers have retold a countless … Continue reading A Winning Attitude 1

Isaiah 41:10 New International Version So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For Meditation There are so many things we have left undone after taking a critical look at its enormity and our … Continue reading Your Helper Is Your Lord