Matthew 21:19 New King James Version And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away. For Encouragement What a joyful celebration it was! The crowd, the palm branches and … Continue reading Fruit-bearing Christian
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Your Christian Witness
Ruth 1:6 New International Version When Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had come to the aid of his people by providing food for them, she and her daughters-in-law prepared to return home from there. For Encouragement A critical test of our Christian life is our impact on people and our environment. Take the example of a Youth Pastor, much … Continue reading Your Christian Witness
It Is Not Over Yet!
Judges 6:16 New International Version (NIV) The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” For meditation Sometimes we feel so weak that we can’t believe any assurances from God’s word. In our hearts, we know He is faithful to His promises, but our circumstances convince us … Continue reading It Is Not Over Yet!
Where Is the Wonder?
John 12:1-2 New King James Version Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There, they made Him a supper, and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. For Meditation Oh, … Continue reading Where Is the Wonder?
The Stone in Your Hand
John 8:7 New International Version When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Your Encouragement He knew the inviolable intentions of their hearts. The poor woman they had brought to Jesus to condemn … Continue reading The Stone in Your Hand
Rejoicing Into the Weekend
Photo by Naldo Mesquita on Pexels.com Luke 1:58 New International Version Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. For Encouragement The story of Jesus is the beginning of the manifestation of God’s redemption plan on earth. Christ’s condescension in our human experience is good … Continue reading Rejoicing Into the Weekend
The Timothy Example
1 Timothy 4:12 New International Version Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. For Encouragement The Akans of Ghana have a proverb: “When a child learns to keep their hands clean, they sit with adults … Continue reading The Timothy Example
A Desperate Need and God’s Grace
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 20:12 New International Version (NIV) Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” For Encouragement Sometimes, the Lord reveals our powerlessness in … Continue reading A Desperate Need and God’s Grace
The Confident You
Photo by David Bartus on Pexels.com Luke 1:19 New Living Translation Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! For Encouragement What did Zechariah expect the angel to tell him when he asked how he could … Continue reading The Confident You