Proverbs 13:16 New Living Translation (NLT) Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. For Meditation The story is told of a man who sat through a morning devotion with his children on this verse of scripture: “I said in my haste, all men are liars” (Ps. 116:11). I find … Continue reading A Tale of the Wise and Foolish
Word of the Day
It Is Well
Matthew 15:27 New International Version (NIV) “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Meditation “Three years of marriage to a man I have seen and been with for only three months [within that period],” she wrote. The sound of disappointment and discouragement echoed through … Continue reading It Is Well
Never Presume on God!
Judges 16:20 New International Version (NIV) He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. For Meditation They said it was a hands down victory. After all the damning allegations leveled against him, the Judge Moore was defiant. Sexual … Continue reading Never Presume on God!
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
Everything in It’s Time
John 12:5 New International Version (NIV) Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages. For Meditation The story of Jesus’ anointing at Bethany by Mary with a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume intrigues me every time I read it. Here is a woman … Continue reading Everything in It’s Time
Don’t Waver!
Hebrews 10:23 New International Version (NIV) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. For Meditation The man I know is always serious, yet lively and responsive in conversations. But, there was something different about him the evening I visited to find out why I haven’t seen him in church … Continue reading Don’t Waver!
Persevering to Glory
Romans 5:3-5 New International Version (NIV) Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. For Meditation Who wants to suffer? … Continue reading Persevering to Glory
A Cry from Prison
Psalm 142:7 New International Version (NIV) Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me. For mediation The Prophet Jeremiah, Peter, Paul, John the Baptist, the apostle John and many faithful s have had their taste of prison life. … Continue reading A Cry from Prison
The Best for The Poor
Mark 14:4-5 New International Version (NIV) Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly. For Meditation People always think that money is everything in this … Continue reading The Best for The Poor