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!
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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
Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (2) Jonah 4:5 New Living Translation Then Jonah went out to the east side of the city and made a shelter to sit under as he waited to see what would happen to the city. For Meditation The patience of God! How refreshing and otherworldly! After his perturbation, the Lord had just … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (1)
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Jonah 4:6 New International Version Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. For Meditation The man had guts. He stood before God and questioned His benevolence and … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (1)
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
Caught In The Routine Of Life
Photo by veeterzy on Pexels.com Acts 3:2 New International Version (NIV) Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. For meditation Our house help in Dakar had a daily cleaning routine, and nothing could … Continue reading Caught In The Routine Of Life
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
Talk To God
Photo by Inga Seliverstova on Pexels.com Talk To God Psalm 66:17 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! For Meditation What is on your mind today? What is your worry this morning? Consider David's victory song this morning (Ps. 66:1-20). Are your financial walls … Continue reading Talk To God
Afflicted But Hopeful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Psalm 102:24-27 New Living Translation But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever, don’t take my life while I am so young!Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing.You … Continue reading Afflicted But Hopeful
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 