Luke 24:21 New International Version (NIV) But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. For meditation What happens when hope quickly fades and dreams become a mirage? For an ardent believer, it leaves nothing but disillusionment and regret to mull over. When dark clouds of disappointment roll over … Continue reading Dark Clouds Overcast
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Did You Know
Exodus 5:9 New International Version (NIV) Make the work harder for the people so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies. For meditation Do you wonder why you do not have time to study God’s word or pray? Have you ever wondered why you come home so beat up that all you … Continue reading Did You Know
Authentic Living
1 Corinthians 4:17 New International Version (NIV) For this reason, I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church. For Meditation How do you authenticate a product? With … Continue reading Authentic Living
Be Anxious for Nothing
Proverbs 12:25 New International Version (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. For Meditation I remember that day clearly. The telephone rang. I was in the kitchen. I knew it was the expected call, yet I hesitated to run for the receiver in the living room. The sound of it … Continue reading Be Anxious for Nothing
Steadfastness in Doing Good
Galatians 6:9 New Living Translation (NLT) So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. For Meditation She had always wanted to have her Bible study group in her house for lunch one day, and this Sunday … Continue reading Steadfastness in Doing Good
Don’t Give Up
Genesis 40:14-15 New International Version (NIV) But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison. I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” For Meditation Joseph, a … Continue reading Don’t Give Up
Commitment Defined
Ruth 1:16 New International Version (NIV) But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. For Meditation The Oxford Dictionary defines commitment as “the state or quality of … Continue reading Commitment Defined
Impossible Reconciliation?
Photo by Lord Varenn on Pexels.com Impossible Reconciliation Job 42:11 New Living Translation Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the Lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of money and … Continue reading Impossible Reconciliation?
The Death of the Faithful
Psalm 116:15 New King James Version Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints. For Encouragement The old man sat up in his sickbed with sensors running all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he talked with his four children surrounding him. He spoke candidly and … Continue reading The Death of the Faithful
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