Genesis 3:4 New International Version “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. For Meditation In yesterday’s message, I emphasized the peril of dressing sin in garbs of decency and glamor, making it comfortable. The conversation between the serpent and Eve in Eden starkly illustrates this softening of spiritual matters we can … Continue reading Who Will You Believe?
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What Is Going on Here?
Numbers 14:1 New King James Version So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. For Meditation What’s going on here, I mean, with your faith? What was supposed to be an encouraging and uplifting report to spur the congregation of Israel on to a remarkable conquest of Canaan … Continue reading What Is Going on Here?
Faith Is Bold Regardless
Numbers 13:30 New International Version Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” For Encouragement They went on a mission: to explore the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey and to bring back a report. God said it … Continue reading Faith Is Bold Regardless
Lord, I Need You!
Genesis 16:2 New International Version The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her. For Encouragement Disappointment often leads to skepticism, which, when unchecked, could destroy the foundation of our faith. Many have aborted their trust in the word of God because they waited long enough … Continue reading Lord, I Need You!
Made Alive and Dignified In Christ
Romans 4:17 New International Version 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 Encouragement It is humbling—one of the most satisfying words to … Continue reading Made Alive and Dignified In Christ
When People Misunderstand You
Matthew 26:60-61 New International Version (NIV) But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” For MeditationThe High Court of the land sits, with Chief Justice Caiaphas presiding and in high … Continue reading When People Misunderstand You
Selfless Living
Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Pexels.com Philippians 2:3 New International Version (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, For meditation Selfishness is one of the greatest enemies of unity in all relationships. It destroys marriages and rules the affairs of the couple with greed. When this … Continue reading Selfless Living
His Mirror Before Us
Photo by Raman deep on Pexels.com 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 As a child of God, do you know that the only time you can have the proper perspective of … Continue reading His Mirror Before Us
The Testimony of the Crippled Woman
Photo by Andru00e9 Cook on Pexels.com Luke 13:14 New International Version Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work.So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” For Your Encouragement; What the woman might have said. I went into the synagogue … Continue reading The Testimony of the Crippled Woman
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 