She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”Genesis 16:13 For Meditation She was a slave girl who became a victim of her old mistress’ desperate maneuver for a child. Though Hagar began to enjoy the ride … Continue reading And God Saw Her

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For Meditation Until that day in Reston, Virginia, USA, I did not know that my signature would be … Continue reading Fighting with Our Spiritual Weapons.

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”Rev. 21:5 For MeditationSo calmly reassuring and timely when I consider what is going on in the world today. Endless marches and protests cannot eradicate the current social, political, and economic upheavals … Continue reading Confidence Amid Ongoing Turmoil.

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.Lamentation 3:21-23 For Meditation When we consider the chaos around the world these days, it is refreshing to know and recall the goodness of … Continue reading A Fresh Dose of Compassion.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.Psalm 46:1-3 For Meditation The world is in turmoil and uproar. Distress and uncertainty have invaded almost every home … Continue reading Be Still and …

This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.Matthew 13:13 For Meditation How so true! For example, we pretend to listen to our spouses when our minds are seriously engaged on a trip to a faraway country. It is not because … Continue reading Pretentious Listening

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.Hebrews 12:3 For Meditation It is absolute deception and oppression to consider oneself as the first and only person going through trials. Many people are going through similar or worse situations (1 Pt. 5:9). Their examples could be comforting … Continue reading Consider His Example

Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.John 12:25 For Meditation It is the ABC of life. It calls you to trade your life for eternal life in Christ (Matt. 11:28-30). This life is temporary. It is a ruined life with … Continue reading Giving Up What You Cannot Keep

Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”Genesis 29:18 For Meditation She was the beloved wife who did not keep her place and lost it over her family treasure. You know her – Rachel, the heart of Jacob. Seven years were nothing for … Continue reading The Tragedy of the Beloved