Jeremiah 50:34 New International Version (NIV) Yet their Redeemer is strong; the Lord Almighty is his name. For meditation Professional wrestling used to be one of my favorite sports. Champions like the charismatic Hulk Hogan, the Undertaker, Randy Savage (Macho Man), Andre the Giant, The Rock, and Triple H kept me glued to the TV at every opportunity. It’s … Continue reading Our Strong Redeemer

1 Samuel 3:8-9 New International Version (NIV) Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” For Meditation There are times when things dry up around us. That time is coming up in Senegal. The rainy season … Continue reading The Eli Syndrome

Matthew 15:32 New International Version (NIV) Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” For meditation Three days with Jesus – that’s … Continue reading Lost In His Presence

Luke 14:18 New International Version (NIV) “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ Meditation Anybody who has put together a guest list for a wedding party can bear witness here. There is Cousin Sam and … Continue reading And They Were Too Busy

Jeremiah 37:20 New International Version (NIV) “Do not send me back to the house of Jonathan the secretary or I will die there.” For meditation The prophet was no coward. He spoke the word of God to a disobedient and obstinate people, at a time when the wrath of God was imminent upon the nation. … Continue reading Vulnerable yet Steadfast

Philemon 18 New International Version (NIV) If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. For meditation The line was long at lunch time. This favorite diner in the heart of New York City could therefore not entertain ‘cent-counting’ at that hour. You could tell this young lady ahead … Continue reading Charge It to Jesus

2 Corinthians 12:9 New International Version (NIV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” For Meditation I don’t know how Paul felt then, but I sure know I wouldn’t have been happy. “Lord, how could you? Don’t you feel my pain? Don’t I deserve to be … Continue reading When All Is Grace

1 Samuel 25:30-31 New International Version (NIV) When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord every good thing he promised … my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself.” For meditation At the risk of sounding political, I cannot avoid pointing out how eloquently the latest … Continue reading Lingering Thoughts; Troubled Minds

Genesis 4:7 New International Version (NIV) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” For meditation I had finished cooking my stew meant for the week. As … Continue reading Subdue and Rule