Luke 15:20 New International Version So, he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. For Meditation He took his life into his … Continue reading More Like Your Father in Heaven

Genesis 45:24 New International Version Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!” For Meditation Look at you, Joseph! Now you can laugh at the situation. You have given yourself the opportunity to heal. Your heart is free from all bitterness, anger, hurt, … Continue reading Serenading Joseph

Ruth 1:14 New International Version At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. For meditation Over the years, this scripture has interested me so much and helped me evaluate my commitment to people and projects. It measures the level of our determination to serve God well. The circumstances may … Continue reading Your Commitment Quotient

Matthew 7:13-14 New International Version “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. For Meditation The king of this tiny terrestrial ball … Continue reading A Choice to Make

Matthew 7:12 New International Version So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. For Meditation Adolph Eichmann was notorious for the heartless massacre of Jews in the holocaust of Nazi Germany. How terrible was Eichmann? One has to hear some stories … Continue reading The Golden Rule

Luke 11:8 New International Version  I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. For Encouragement After giving the model prayer to His inquiring disciples (Luke 11:1:4), Jesus … Continue reading Persistent Prayer

Zechariah 3:1-4 New Living Translation Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. The Accuser, Satan was there at the angel’s right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. And the Lord said to Satan, “I, the Lord, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning … Continue reading Christ Jesus Has Your Back

Matthew 6:16 New International Version When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. For Encouragement Keep joy in your soul when you are fasting and let its light brighten your outward environment. … Continue reading

Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Meditation . Is that not how we all have to live with Jesus? “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I … Continue reading At Your Word