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?
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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?
What Do You Live For?
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Luke 2:29-32 New King James Version “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,According to Your word;For my eyes have seen Your salvationWhich You have prepared before the face of all peoples,And the glory of Your people Israel.” For Encouragement In this world, you get what you live … Continue reading What Do You Live For?
A Nudge Towards Salvation
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Matthew 11:28 New King James Version Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For Encouragement Jesus is a fascinating figure in human history. Those who hear about Him do not know what to do with Him or what they have heard about … Continue reading A Nudge Towards Salvation
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 