Photo by Michael Quaynor on Pexels.com Of Burials and Funerals Luke 16:22 New King James Version So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. For Meditation For a brief reflection this morning, can you put on your imagination cap and … Continue reading Of Funerals and Burials
Death
The Certainty of the Resurrection
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Mark 12:25 New International Version When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. For Meditation Sometimes, you do not know what to make of what some people think about you - whether they take you for an … Continue reading The Certainty of the Resurrection
Take Heart (2)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John 16:33 New International Version “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Encouragement Jesus was right. The world has all the trouble we could ever have. Since Eden, hardships have … Continue reading Take Heart (2)
Forgiven and Restored
Judges 16:28 New International Version Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” For Meditation He knew he had sinned and played the buffoon with Delilah. How could he not have known what she was … Continue reading Forgiven and Restored
Dulled Hearts and Minds
Luke 24:25 New International Version He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! For Meditation When darkness engulfs a bright future, the visionary ceases to see, and the sound of a crashed dream deafens the disenchanted. That characterizes the two disciples on the Road to … Continue reading Dulled Hearts and Minds
The Death of the Faithful
Psalm 116:15 New International Version Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. For Meditation The Oldman sat in his sick bed with sensors attached all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat and began addressing his four children surrounding him. His speech was candid, with great optimism … Continue reading The Death of the Faithful
How Gracious Is Our God
Genesis 3:15New Living TranslationAnd I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring.He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” For Encouragement His body trembled all over, and his face turned pale. Never in his life had he felt that way before. With the experience … Continue reading How Gracious Is Our God
It Is Well
Joshua 1:2 New King James Version “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. For Your Encouragement For Joshua, two constants had marked his life for the past forty years—Moses and God. He had … Continue reading It Is Well
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 