Romans 4:17 New International Version (NIV) As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. For meditation Waiting for God is among the hardest spiritual … Continue reading Hold On Just A Little Longer
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A Contrast in Values
Daniel 1:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility—young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the … Continue reading A Contrast in Values
How Prepared are You to Meet the Lord?
Luke 24:1 New International Version (NIV) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. For meditation How joyfully do we prepare ourselves to meet the Lord in corporate worship on Sundays? Consider how meaningful it can be to approach … Continue reading How Prepared are You to Meet the Lord?
Before Your Troubles Began
Esther 3:11 New International Version (NIV) “Keep the money,” the king said to Haman, “and do with the people as you please.” For meditation The Medes and Persians, led by Darius, took Babylon and ended the exile (Daniel 5:31). After seventy years, the Jewish exile ended. King Cyrus ordered the Jerusalem temple rebuilt (Ezra 1:1-4), … Continue reading Before Your Troubles Began
Living for Each Other
Ephesians 4:3 New International Version Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. For Meditation Life is a gift from God, meant to be lived together in community. Our relational adventure should foster unity, but selfishness has turned it into a ‘me’ and ‘I’ journey. Yet, Christ Jesus reconciles … Continue reading Living for Each Other
The Report Card
The Report Card 2 Corinthians 5:10 New International Version For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. For Meditation Think back to when you brought your report card home at … Continue reading The Report Card
A New Life With Color
1 Peter 2:4-5 New International Version As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ … But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special … Continue reading A New Life With Color
Can We Slow Down A Bit?
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV) Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why do we rush through life and forget to care for ourselves and those we love? When will we appreciate what we have and take time to enjoy God and His blessings? We work hard … Continue reading Can We Slow Down A Bit?
Audacious Christian Determination
Audacious Christian Determination Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day … the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Meditation Faith, commitment, and determination are disciplines that set extraordinary Christians apart. Faith receives the … Continue reading Audacious Christian Determination
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 