Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For Encouragement He was the obedient son, always doing the will and bidding of his dad. On the day his lost brother returned … Continue reading Grace Alone!
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Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3 Genesis 41:9 New International Version Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. For Encouragement The cupbearer was the appointed instrument of God to get Joseph out of prison into the palace of the Pharoah. He had his part to play in God’s script for … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
Photo by Julia Volk on Pexels.com Genesis 40:15 New International Version (NIV) 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 Encouragement The two men brokered no formal agreement between them. It was rather an emotional request from … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
Cheated and Abused?
Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels.com James 5:11 New Living Translation (NLT) We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. For Meditation … Continue reading Cheated and Abused?
At Your Word
Photo by Szelei Robert on Pexels.com Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Meditation Is that not our Christian credo—how we have to live with Jesus? “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught … Continue reading At Your Word
If Only …
2 Kings 5:3 New International Version She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” For Meditation If only the sinner will listen well and turn to Jesus! The reference was to the prophet in Israel, not to the king. No … Continue reading If Only …
Victory In Gethsemane
Photo by Mattia Verga on Pexels.com Mark 14:34 New International Version “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” For Meditation He went to pray in the last hours of His life on earth with His three best friends. They had been with Him all … Continue reading Victory In Gethsemane
Dealing with Our Hurts
John 20:25 New Living Translation They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” For Encouragement A dedicated disciple, Thomas was a keen but careful … Continue reading Dealing with Our Hurts
Two Necessary Things
Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Two Necessary Things Mark 12:24 New International Version Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? For Meditation Haters will do anything to entrap and destroy the person they dislike. If they have to dance with the devil to satisfy … Continue reading Two Necessary Things
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 