When God Interrupts Our Routine 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 in Dakar, Ernestine, was so set in her ways that … Continue reading When God Interrupts Our Routine
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Appreciating God for Your Salvation
Genesis 8:20 New International Version (NIV) Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and, taking some of all the clean animals and clean birds, he sacrificed burnt offerings on it. For meditation Do you know how it feels to be disrespected by someone you’ve blessed or loved? Doesn’t it hurt when the person does … Continue reading Appreciating God for Your Salvation
Loosed By Compassion
Photo by Mariya Todorova on Pexels.com Luke 13:12 New King James Version But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” For Encouragement Imagine her situation. For eighteen years, she had suffered under spiritual oppression, which left her physically disabled and bent over in pain—unable to stand straight. Where … Continue reading Loosed By Compassion
It’s A Matter of the Heart
Luke 10:33 New International Version But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. For Meditation Three travelers encountered a critically injured man on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. The first two—a priest and a Levite—men revered for their devotion, just passed by. … Continue reading It’s A Matter of the Heart
Do You Love God’s Promises?
Ruth 4:6 New International Version (NIV) At this, the guardian-redeemer said, “Then I cannot redeem it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it.” For meditation God’s promises may have conditions that seem challenging, but embracing them fills us with hope and expectancy for eternal life with Christ. As … Continue reading Do You Love God’s Promises?
Our Doubts and His Assurances
Our Doubts and His Assurances Luke 7:19 New King James Version And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” For Encouragement How did John the Baptist move from clarity about Jesus’ ministry to wondering, while in prison, whether Jesus was truly the Messiah. (Lk. 7:18-23? Although … Continue reading Our Doubts and His Assurances
The Centurion’s Extraordinary Faith
The Centurion’s Extraordinary Faith! Luke 7:8 New King James Version For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” For Encouragement The story of Naaman, the Syrian … Continue reading The Centurion’s Extraordinary Faith
What Humility!
What Humility! Luke 7:2-3 New International Version There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. For Encouragement How far will you go to seek healing for your … Continue reading What Humility!
He Knows Your Name
Isaiah 40:26 New International Version Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. For Encouragement What is your mood today, going into the weekend? You … Continue reading He Knows Your Name
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 