"As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem" - Luke 9:51 For Meditation It was not His first. He had gone to Jerusalem many times before, but this was different. As a child, His parents took Him there for His dedication (Luke 2:21). As a budding … Continue reading On the Way to Calvary

Song of Songs 1:15-16 New International Version (NIV) He How beautiful you are, my darling!    Oh, how beautiful!    Your eyes are doves. She How handsome you are, my beloved!    Oh, how charming!    And our bed is verdant. For meditation Hello handsome! Did you gaze into your wife’s eyes this morning and, with a loving voice, say to her, “How beautiful … Continue reading Sustaining Intimacy in Marriage

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:19 For meditation “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). What a blessing to a generous, giving church! But what drew this glorious promise from … Continue reading Because You Gave

“What have I done wrong,” asked Obadiah, “that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to be put to death? - 1 Kings 18:9 For Meditation When God moves to restore people, it is spectacular to watch. He dazzles and instructs. Israel experienced this in a contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal … Continue reading When God shows up

To answer before listening—    that is folly and shame - Proverbs 18:13 For Meditation Listening is said to be the most significant part of communication. Yet, it is the most difficult to learn. How well we apply ourselves to listen has a lot to do with how well our relationships thrive. That is why God always … Continue reading Listening and Doing

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19 For Meditation Three scriptures never cease to amuse me every time I read them. They reveal how carelessly we embrace suggestions we perceive with favorable consideration, but do not think through … Continue reading The Sin of favorable Suggestion.

The Israelites set out from Rameses … [and] marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, who were burying all their firstborn, whom the Lord had struck down among them - Numbers 33:3-4 For Meditation The Israelites were now emboldened. At midnight, the Lord had struck down all the firstborn of Egypt, including the firstborn of Pharaoh – humans … Continue reading A Picture in Contrast

Drink water from your own well—    share your love only with your wife.Why spill the water of your springs in the streets,    having sex with just anyone? (Proverbs 5:15-16) For Meditation The man knew the subject well. Only a fool learns nothing from adversity. Two slip-ups could usually be enough to hit the brakes and make a … Continue reading Purity, My Friend!

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”Luke 22:31-32 For Meditation O, the glory and blessing of the intercessory prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ! How desperately we need it! How vulnerable … Continue reading If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side…