Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Luke 14:18 New International Version “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ For Meditation Anybody who has put together a guest list for a wedding party can bear witness here. … Continue reading And They Were All Busy

Luke 22:31-32 New International Version (NIV) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail.” For Your Encouragement Trusting in our own abilities reveals a deep flaw in our faith—we know very little about God. We know nothing about His prayer ministry, … Continue reading If God Had Not Been On Our Side

1 Peter 1:3-4 New International Version Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.  For Encouragement Damba received the news of his life … Continue reading A Living Hope to Cherish

Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth – Acts 1:8.  Advocacy groups play a crucial role in addressing political, economic, social, and other issues … Continue reading Be Empowered

Luke 7:13 New International Version When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” For Encouragement She was going to bury her son, her only child, a widow in a town called Nain, a small town a few miles southeast of Nazareth, Jesus’s hometown (Luke 7:11-17). She was in a … Continue reading Our Compassionate God

Proverbs 27:6  New International Version (NIV) Wounds from a friend can be trusted,    but an enemy multiplies kisses. For Meditation Let’s be honest. A rebuke can sting like a bee and take the joy out of a victory lap and deflate the ego. However, it’s a necessary part of our relationships. Much like honest criticism and … Continue reading Are You A friend?

Mark 14:44-46 New International Version Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested him. For Meditation Growing up in a village in the early fifties, … Continue reading What Is In Your Kiss?

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John 12:42 New International Version Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue. For Meditation Many leaders have often employed the art of favored appointments … Continue reading Paralysis of Human Praise

Deuteronomy 31:6 New King James Version  Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” For Encouragement A promise is not meaninful until we see the object of our faith as bigger than life or anything … Continue reading Why Can’t I Trust Him?