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
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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
Are You Like the Old Priest?
Photo by Anete Lusina on Pexels.com Luke 1:18-19 New International Version Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel.I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak … Continue reading Are You Like the Old Priest?
One God, One Lord!
1 Corinthians 8:4-6 New King James Version Therefore, concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is no other God but one. For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all … Continue reading One God, One Lord!
Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Matthew 18:32-35 New International Version Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, … Continue reading Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
Photo by Dima Savin on Pexels.com Proverbs 17:13 New International Version (NIV) Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. For Meditation You opened your heart, gave your best to help them, and did not think of payback or reciprocal action when needed. You did it for the love of God. … Continue reading Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
