Romans 16:1-2 New International Version (NIV) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many … Continue reading A Woman Worthy of Commendation
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The Attitude of Faith
Photo by Aron Visuals on Pexels.com Daniel 3:17-18 New International Version If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your … Continue reading The Attitude of Faith
Caught in Their Trap
Mark 12:17 New International Version For Meditation It's a subtle phenomenon - the union of enemies to pursue a common enemy. Gangsters are notorious for this, after which they visciously assume their adversarial positions. In the history of the world , no one has drawn more enemies to Himself more than the Carpenter from Nazareth. … Continue reading Caught in Their Trap
It Matters How You Choose
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 It Matters How You Choose
Set Before His Mirror
2 Corinthians 4:7 New King James Version But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. For meditation Yesterday was the Lord’s Day, and many attended anointed church services. Preachers labored to bring out the pure word of God, and we loved it. … Continue reading Set Before His Mirror
Let’s Get Off His Seat
Hebrews 3:3 New International Version (NIV) Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For Meditation As a retired pastor, I see a lot of missteps pastors take, which leads them down the slippery road of pride and lofty living. … Continue reading Let’s Get Off His Seat
A Page From Job’s Diary
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Job 5:6-8 New Living Translation (NLT) If I were you, I would go to God and present my case to him. For Meditation “If I were you...” Well, that is why you are not me, my friend. So, don’t presume on my guilt, you of limited knowledge. Why don’t you be … Continue reading A Page From Job’s Diary
A Refreshing Cup of Water
Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For meditation In my brief life as a pastor, many people have touched … Continue reading A Refreshing Cup of Water
A Day of Remembrance and Blessings
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Genesis 8:1 New International Version (NIV) But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded. For meditation The Bible has stories about how God remembered some people at critical … Continue reading A Day of Remembrance and Blessings
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 