Genesis 8:1 New International Version (NIV) But God remembered Noah … and the waters receded. For meditation Sometimes, it is helpful to look back to see how God dealt with some people in the Bible at critical times in their lives. It encourages, refreshes, and strengthens our faith where we are failing. Considering that 2017 just … Continue reading Remembered and Blessed

Genesis 2:20 New International Version (NIV) But for Adam no suitable helper was found. For Meditation The fluorescent system that lights our apartment is the best I have seen. Not only are they stylish and decorative, they are very bright and energy efficient. There is only one problem. They are very old and their replacement bulbs are … Continue reading Your Only Suitable Mate

Luke 15:23 New International Version (NIV)  Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For meditation It was a special day. The son who separated himself from the father and went far into a foreign country was back. Distance and the treachery of the world had taught him a cruel … Continue reading A Day To Celebrate

Daniel 6:10 New International Version (NIV) Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. For Meditation We stand at the threshold of a new year, 2017. As we prepare to cross over, one thing deserves our careful attention. Our outlook would … Continue reading Our Outlook Of 2017

Judges 7:9-11 New International Version (NIV) If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp … and listen to what they are saying … [and] be encouraged.” For Meditation In all of scripture, I have not yet seen any person with whom God dealt so tenderly than Gideon. The man was afraid, had zero … Continue reading In Your Anxious Moments

Colossians 1:15 New International Version (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For meditation Three more days, and we will be riding in a brand New Year – 2017. If it were a car we are anticipating owning, we may have bought or arranged for it already. But the New … Continue reading The Key to 2017

Psalm 73:2 New International Version (NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For Meditation The old missionary almost lost it. He was alone in a New York hotel, reflecting on his experience at the port that day. After a life-long missionary endeavor in a remote eastern … Continue reading Don’t Lose It!

1 Peter 3:15 New International Version (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect For Meditation The story is told of an officer of the British Army … Continue reading Are You Hopeful?

Matthew 2:1-12 New International Version (NIV) After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the … Continue reading They Came to Worship