Job 1:20 New International Version (NIV) At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship For meditation What was your first response when your finances bellied up, and your bank sent you the foreclosure notice? Or what was your reaction when your manager handed you … Continue reading I Love This Guy!
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Where Did You Leave Jesus?
Luke 2:44 New International Version (NIV) Thinking he was in their company, they travelled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. For meditation One can readily get caught up in the euphoria of activities and lose track of some essential events in one’s life—like appointments or noticing … Continue reading Where Did You Leave Jesus?
Didn’t You Forget Something?
Proverbs 21:31 New International Version (NIV) The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Meditation As you reflect on the countless nights spent perfecting concept papers and proposals, you understand the feeling of accomplishment. The stars seem in alignment, and you feel in control. The praise pours in, and … Continue reading Didn’t You Forget Something?
Authentic Living
1 Corinthians 4:17 New International Version (NIV) For this reason, I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church. For Meditation How do you authenticate a product? With … Continue reading Authentic Living
Steadfastness in Doing Good
Galatians 6:9 New Living Translation (NLT) So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. For Meditation She had always wanted to have her Bible study group in her house for lunch one day, and this Sunday … Continue reading Steadfastness in Doing Good
Grace Magnified
Judges 11:1 New King James Version Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. For Encouragement He was an illegitimate child, the son of a prostitute, and grew up in a home in which hatred and hostility ruled. Several half-brothers crowded his dad’s house, making … Continue reading Grace Magnified
The Death of the Faithful
Psalm 116:15 New King James Version Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints. For Encouragement The old man sat up in his sickbed with sensors running all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he talked with his four children surrounding him. He spoke candidly and … Continue reading The Death of the Faithful
It Is Not Over Yet!
Judges 6:16 New International Version (NIV) The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” For meditation Sometimes we feel so weak that we can’t believe any assurances from God’s word. In our hearts, we know He is faithful to His promises, but our circumstances convince us … Continue reading It Is Not Over Yet!
Bone of My Bone
Bone of My Bones Genesis 2:23 New International Version The man said,“This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh;she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” For Encouragement His eyes opened wide; his jaw dropped. It was the first time he had seen and realized himself, and it … Continue reading Bone of My Bone
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 