Deuteronomy 31:8 New International Version (NIV) The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” For meditation “Kwame, what’s going on? The doctor doesn’t look my way when he comes on his morning rounds,” my sister said. She was on admission … Continue reading Don’t Be Discouraged!
Word of the Day
Not Yet!
1 John 3:2 New International Version (NIV) Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. For Meditation The evening went well. God synced everything so perfectly together to … Continue reading Not Yet!
Excellent Advice
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. … Continue reading Excellent Advice
Open Hatch
1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version (NIV) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You’re standing alone in … Continue reading Open Hatch
Does the Word Offend You?
Matthew 15:12 New International Version (NIV) Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” For Meditation Jesus just corrected the Pharisees. They were wrong by elevating their tradition over the word of God (Matt. 15:6). It is the height of hypocrisy, and Jesus … Continue reading Does the Word Offend You?
A Welcome Breeze of Good News
Mark 10:47 New International Version (NIV) When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” For Meditation In a world where bad news is suffocating people, a gentle breeze of good news is always a life saver. Blind Bartimaeus had this life altering experience one … Continue reading A Welcome Breeze of Good News
What Would Get You to Lose It?
1 Samuel 25:13 New Living Translation (NLT) “Get your swords!” was David’s reply as he strapped on his own. Then 400 men started off with David, and 200 remained behind to guard their equipment. For meditation He had survived King Saul in the wilderness. David was presented with the sweetest opportunity to strike and finish … Continue reading What Would Get You to Lose It?
Pleasantly Received by God
2 Corinthians 8:12 New International Version (NIV) For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. For meditation Two things about giving I have found helpful – willingness and ability. It’s very simple. I have in my heart to give. I have … Continue reading Pleasantly Received by God
When Your Enemy Is Vulnerable
1 Samuel 24:4 New International Version (NIV) Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. For Meditation Let’s be honest here. There is a deep-seated desire in us to hit back hard at our enemies when they are most vulnerable, or to laugh at their nakedness induced by some terrible … Continue reading When Your Enemy Is Vulnerable