I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:36-40) Your Encouragement Your labor in the Lord is … Continue reading Doing Good to All
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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
He Is More Than Able
Philippians 1:6 New International Version (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. For Meditation The greatest joy we have in our Christian walk is the assurance of our salvation (Jn. 10:27-30). However, that is one blessing the … Continue reading He Is More Than Able
He Goes With You
Mark 4:35 New International Version (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” For meditation His invitation to come with Him is so warm. “Let us go over to the other side,” He told His disciples (Mk. 4:35). The appointed time to crossover to the … Continue reading He Goes With You
These Precious Boys…and Girls
It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to a restful day and some time alone with his wife. However, he could not shake off this nagging feeling of visiting the home of these street children his Church ministers to in Dakar. The scene that greeted the preacher … Continue reading These Precious Boys…and Girls
A Day of Praise!
Psalm 28:6-7 New Living Translation (NLT) Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart.He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Your Encouragement It is Thursday, and your heart is still beating regularly. Blood flows … Continue reading A Day of Praise!
Knowing Who You Are
John 13:3-5 New International Version Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so, he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to … Continue reading Knowing Who You Are
A Journey of Renewal and Refocusing
Matthew 4:2 New International Version After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. For Meditation The fasting of Jesus and His tempting by the devil is an excellent example for us when we fast. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matt. … Continue reading A Journey of Renewal and Refocusing
The Shepherd’s Blessing.
Psalm 23:1-3 New International Version The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Your Encouragement May God, your Shepherd, feed, refresh, and guide you in everything through the day in Christ Jesus. May He cause … Continue reading The Shepherd’s Blessing.
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 