Photo by Samer Daboul on Pexels.com Genesis 32:7 New International Version In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. For Meditation Our past! I hold it up as our worst enemy to face at any time — the fiercest terrorist in … Continue reading Confronting the Terrors of Your Past
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Born To Be Free
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Galatians 5:1 New International Version It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. For Encouragement Observe how a domesticated animal learns to enjoy life in its confined environment and its owner. It feels … Continue reading Born To Be Free
A Winning Disposition for 2025
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Psalm 37:11 New King James Version But the meek shall inherit the earth,And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. For meditation The promises of the Lord are sweet to the discerning and trusting. A living and faithful God utters every life-giving word. The Apostle Paul says … Continue reading A Winning Disposition for 2025
Bearing Fruit for Impact
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com John 15:5 New International Version (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. For meditation The church was small—with a membership under a hundred. That, however, didn’t … Continue reading Bearing Fruit for Impact
Remain Faithful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Revelation 2:10 New International Version (NIV) Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Meditation In the shortest of the seven letters to the churches, Jesus brought no complaints against the church in Smyrna, only a commendation for their spiritual richness … Continue reading Remain Faithful
Opportunity or Deception?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Acts 27:13 New International Version (NIV) When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.For MeditationThe weather was terrible, but they insisted on sailing. They struggled against the strong wind and finally arrived at Fair … Continue reading Opportunity or Deception?
Living Sacrificed
Photo by Nghia .8pm on Pexels.com Romans 12:1-2 New International Version Therefore, I urge you, brothers, and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your … Continue reading Living Sacrificed
The Mystery of the Incarnation
Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com Hebrews 2:14-15 New International Version Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of … Continue reading The Mystery of the Incarnation
Are You Ready?
Matthew 25:6 New International Version (NIV) “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ For Meditation The Parable of the Ten Virgins reminds me of the inscription on the commercial vehicle my late cousin drove when I was growing up: Are You Ready? It was so catchy it became … Continue reading Are You Ready?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 