Photo by Nghia .8pm on Pexels.com Romans 12:1-2 New International Version Therefore, I urge you, brothers, and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your … Continue reading Living Sacrificed
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Crossing Over with A Promise
Photo by Jonas Von Werne on Pexels.com Joshua 1:6 New King James Version Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall [a]divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them Encouragement After many years of desert wandering, Israel is ready to crossover into the Promised Land. … Continue reading Crossing Over with A Promise
How Hopeful are You?
Photo by Bogdan R. Anton on Pexels.com 1 Peter 3:15 New International Version (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect For Meditation The story is told … Continue reading How Hopeful are You?
Anxious Entering 2025?
Anxious Entering 2025 Judges 7:9-11 New International Version (NIV) If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp … and listen to what they are saying … [and] be encouraged.” For Meditation In all scripture, I have seen no one with whom God dealt so tenderly as Gideon. The man was afraid, had zero … Continue reading Anxious Entering 2025?
When Something Gives Way…
Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com 1 Samuel 29:9 New International Version Achish answered, “I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders have said, ‘He must not go up with us into battle.’ For Meditation What was David thinking when he marched with Achish into … Continue reading When Something Gives Way…
Unstoppable Grace
Genesis 41:40 New King James Version (NKJV) You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” For Meditation Those who heard these words from Pharaoh to Joseph heard only one part of his story—his exaltation in … Continue reading Unstoppable Grace
The Christmas Panorama
Photo by Kat Smith on Pexels.com Luke 2:11 New International Version Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. For Meditation Like the sun that clears the morning fog, the historical context of a story lifts the veil that shades it. Context clears the reader’s vision … Continue reading The Christmas Panorama
Audacious Determination
Photo by u0410u043du043du0430 u0420u044bu0436u043au043eu0432u0430 on Pexels.com Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day … the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Encouragement Faith, commitment, and determination distinguish the extraordinary Christian from the ordinary. … Continue reading Audacious Determination
Are You Ready?
Matthew 25:6 New International Version (NIV) “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ For Meditation The Parable of the Ten Virgins reminds me of the inscription on the commercial vehicle my late cousin drove when I was growing up: Are You Ready? It was so catchy it became … Continue reading Are You Ready?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 