But Joseph said to them, :Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God?Genesis 50:19 For Meditation When we get caught up in a nasty situation of oppression and abuse, rejection, and all kinds of cruelty, we can easily get wearied and bitter. It could leave a sour taste in our mouths. Even when … Continue reading Sweet Victory and Jewel in Your Crown
Word of the Day
On the Road to Bethlehem
With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of Judah.Ruth 1:7 For Meditation This story needs no introduction. It is a well-known story that has been every child's favorite in Sunday school. Today, I want us … Continue reading On the Road to Bethlehem
Our God who Knows You and is with You.
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.Psalm 139:1-19, 23-24 For Meditation As we go through this thanksgiving week, reflecting on our God, His nature, character, and His goodness, they remind me about how blessed we are and why we have to rejoice more and be thankful every day. Today, we focus on David’s Psalm that … Continue reading Our God who Knows You and is with You.
Our God Who Hears
God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there” (Genesis 21:17). “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this (Numbers 12:2). For Meditation … Continue reading Our God Who Hears
Our Praiseworthy God
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.Psalm 100:4 For Encouragement --- Put on your garment of praise this morning --- --- Sing praises to God with a gladsome heart --- --- What excuse do you have not to rejoice in His presence today? --- … Continue reading Our Praiseworthy God
Our Covenant-Keeping God
For he remembered his holy promise given to his servant Abraham.Psalm 105:42 Your Encouragement --- Remember how God called Abraham out of his country and his father’s house to an unknown place --- --- Remember the One who called him --- --- Remember the promise God made to him and the covenant God confirmed with … Continue reading Our Covenant-Keeping God
Reasons to Be Thankful
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Zephaniah 3:17 (nlt) Your Encouragement --- Recognize your loving God who has been with you throughout this challenging year --- … Continue reading Reasons to Be Thankful
Dangerous Assumptions
“Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law—there is a curse on them.”John 7:48-49 For Meditation I have seen this happen on college campuses many times. A young man spends time with his friends, socializing and engaging in passionate political debates. What … Continue reading Dangerous Assumptions
When the Applause Die.
“…many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person.”John 2:23-25 For Meditation Fame is a cancerous commodity that people buy at costly prices only to end … Continue reading When the Applause Die.