Numbers 11:5-6 New International Version We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” For Meditation Many Christians have become so much like the Israelites in the wilderness—always moaning about something they find … Continue reading So Much Like Them

1 Kings 19:4 New International Version Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am … Continue reading You Have No Idea!

Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For Meditation The grace of God is the unmerited favor of God to sinful humanity. No one can claim any right to it. … Continue reading Celebrating Grace

Matthew 12:31-32 New International Version And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this … Continue reading Blasphemy!

James 2:23 New International Version (NIV) And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. For meditation. The three men enjoyed the hospitality of Abraham’s home and the delicacy of Sarah’s cooking. After saying their goodbyes to their host, they … Continue reading A True Friend

Luke 7:39 New International Version When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” For Encouragement She came to worship, and pure worship she gave. Her tears overflowing … Continue reading Freed Like A Bird!

Luke 8:1-3 New International Version After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, … Continue reading Grateful to Women in the Lord’s Vineyard

Matthew 5:23-24 New Living Translation “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God." For meditation How would you feel … Continue reading Get Reconciled and Come Back

Job 42:10 New International Version After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. For Meditation What would have happened if Job had refused to pray for his three friends when God directed them to him? They had called him everything from self-righteous to a … Continue reading Forfeited Blessings