Acts 3:2 New International Version (NIV) Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. For meditation Our house help, Ernestine, is so caught up in her ways that it’s not funny. She has a … Continue reading Caught in the Routine of Life

1 Samuel 30:6 New International Version (NIV) But David found strength in the Lord his God. For Meditation  One situation in which most of us fail is when we’re overwhelmed by vicious attacks and threats in life. One person’s assault could be burdensome enough, but a whole army of six hundred angry soldiers is ominously overwhelming. But … Continue reading Finding Strength in God

Mark 12:43 New International Version (NIV) Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. For Meditation There are several reasons people give for skipping Sunday services. Some are genuine concerns, but others are funny and simply ridiculous. Some may skip … Continue reading All to Jesus

Psalm 26:1 New Living Translation (NLT) Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. For Meditation Imagine this situation. You sit through the vituperation of Allan, your boss, for about ten minutes without speaking back. A lot is said that cut through the heart and begs your … Continue reading Truth Vindicates

Nehemiah 1:4 New International Version (NIV) When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. For meditation Matthew Henry has said that “The soul of prayer is the heart’s desire.” How true it is. What gives life to our prayers before … Continue reading Broken in Prayer

Acts 16:29-30 New International Version (NIV) “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” For Meditation All he knew was the distress call from Macedonia and his response. I don’t think Paul expected the people’s reaction to his kind act towards the slave girl at Philippi (Acts 16:16-24). However, it landed him in jail with … Continue reading Why Am I Here?

 Haggai 1:5 New International Version (NIV) Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. For Meditation Sometimes we get careless with the Lord. Other times we simply presume on Him until He rudely awakes us. There are times too when we get too busy and preoccupied with ourselves that we forget God … Continue reading Consider your Ways

Daniel 4:30  New International Version (NIV) Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty? For Meditation Don’t offend God’s kindness and generosity! It is not your place. Yours is the receptive and thankful heart – marveled marveling and contented … Continue reading Dangerous Move!

Ephesians 4:26 New International Version (NIV) “In your anger do not sin” For Meditation The voice on the other side grew louder. He was not going to let anybody tell him how to manage his home. Neither was he going to allow anybody (with emphasis), cause him to lose authority in his house. Then, “Click!” … Continue reading The Ravages of Anger