Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. For Encouragement Circumstances have a way of making us anxious and depressed. But thank God, He gives us peace when … Continue reading Peaceful Hearts and Minds
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Noble Minds
Acts 17:11 New International Version Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. For Meditation Truth is the foundation upon which Christianity rises or falls. When we compromise this foundation, … Continue reading Noble Minds
Embracing the New Realities of God
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in 2023, expecting … Continue reading Embracing the New Realities of God
The Greatest Response of Faith – Yieldedness.
Photo by Faik Akmd on Pexels.com Luke 1:38 New Living Translation Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. For Encouragement The Almighty God had appointed her to carry and give birth to a unique child, His own Son. His name … Continue reading The Greatest Response of Faith – Yieldedness.
Divine Interruptions
Photo by Pok Rie on Pexels.com Jonah 1:3 New International Version But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. For Encouragement Jonah lay down and fell into a … Continue reading Divine Interruptions
Comforted by His Eternality and Immutability
Stability Psalm 102:25-27 New Living Translation Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing.You will change them like a garment and discard them.But you are always the same; you will live forever For Encouragement The best way to … Continue reading Comforted by His Eternality and Immutability
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com Numbers 11:22 New International Version Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?” For Encouragement Abraham did not see how he could have a baby with Sarah when they were … Continue reading When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
It Will Not Happen!
Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Isaiah 7:7 New International Version Yet this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘It will not take place, it will not happen. For Encouragement The heart of King Ahaz and his people trembled with fear, like trees shaking in a storm (Isaiah 7:2). Syria and Israel had gathered against Judah, and Ahaz … Continue reading It Will Not Happen!
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 