Using a dull ax requires great strength,     so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom;     it helps you succeed. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Why do people feel frustrated and lose their drive over a period, after taking up their dream jobs they loved and craved for? Why do they become ineffective or quitters? I had not … Continue reading Retraining for Productivity

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work Acts 15:37-38 They were a good team – Paul and Barnabas – and the Holy Spirit put them together as the first … Continue reading When We Disagree

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 One of the scriptures that warms my heart is Psalm 139. To have the Almighty God as my Father alone … Continue reading The God Who Sees and Protects

Evil will never leave the house     of one who pays back evil for good. Proverbs 17:13 You opened your heart and gave your best to help them. You did not look for a payback. Neither did you intend to call for reciprocal action when you needed a favor. You did it for the love of God. … Continue reading It Is On Them, Not You.

When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. 2 Samuel 17:23 For Meditation Ahithophel’s story fascinates me. He was a man of excellent judgment and King David’s chief counselor. So, what got … Continue reading Ahithophel’s Demise

“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 1 Kings 3:7 Stepping into the shoes of a great leader is always intimidating. The nagging question for the successor is always whether they are … Continue reading After Dad, What?

They dress the wound of my people     as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say,     when there is no peace. Jeremiah 6:14 For Meditation What kind of messengers are we hearing from in our churches these days? Are they true messengers of God who preach His word in season and out of season … Continue reading Are Your Wounds Properly Dressed?

Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head.1 Samuel 17:38 Dressed in the Wrong Armor 1 Samuel 17:38  New International Version (NIV) Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze … Continue reading Dressed In The Wrong Armor

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God John 13:3 For Meditation Jesus never ceases to amaze me. I am trying to see through my sanctified imagination, an earthly king or queen, with their majestic robe thrown onto a chair, a … Continue reading Knowing Who You Are