Get the Negative Vibe Out Matthew 9:24 New Living Translation (NLT) “Get out!” he told them. “The girl isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” But the crowd laughed at him. Your Encouragement Jesus goes into the house of Jairus to raise his dead daughter. The gathered crowd irritates Him, so He orders them out of the house (Matthew 9:24). … Continue reading Get the Negative Vibes Out!
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Dulled Hearts and Minds
Luke 24:25 New International Version He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! For Meditation When darkness engulfs a bright future, the visionary ceases to see, and the sound of a crashed dream deafens the disenchanted. That characterizes the two disciples on the Road to … Continue reading Dulled Hearts and Minds
The God of New Things!
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in the past, expecting nothing new in your life—discouraged and abandoned? … Continue reading The God of New Things!
The Death of the Faithful
Psalm 116:15 New International Version Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. For Meditation The Oldman sat in his sick bed with sensors attached all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat and began addressing his four children surrounding him. His speech was candid, with great optimism … Continue reading The Death of the Faithful
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
The Key Is In Your Hand
Proverbs 3:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. For Meditation The chief executive returned subdued from a housing agency that had failed to refund the security … Continue reading The Key Is In Your Hand
Salted Conversation
Colossians 4:6 New International Version Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Your Encouragement None of us can do without grace. Mindful of this, Paul tells us to be gracious to one another in conversations (Col. 4:6). We need to listen to understand each … Continue reading Salted Conversation
The Marvel of Knowing Christ
John 1:50 New International Version Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” For Meditation Every day is a marvel with Jesus. He opens Himself to us in portions we can handle and enjoy, thus growing into His likeness each day. Canaan was … Continue reading The Marvel of Knowing Christ
Do You Not Get It?
Mark 2:7 New King James Version “Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” For Meditation Hello, teachers of the law! That’s the point. Jesus is God! You are right when you say no one can forgive sins but God. However, He Jesus did. Can’t you get it? His command is … Continue reading Do You Not Get It?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 