Samuel 16:6-7 New International Version He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! For Encouragement The old gentleman sat in the witness box, his gray facial … Continue reading What Do They Want From You?
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Fighting Against Provocation
1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation There is too much provocation in this world now—provocation to act out of character, and sometimes, to bring out our authentic self, the hidden us, to destroy us. It happens on the … Continue reading Fighting Against Provocation
Total Control or Nothing
Joshua 5:13-14 New International Version “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” For Encouragement He went towards Jericho, the first city they would try to capture in Canaan. The journey had been long and full of adventure. Moses, Aaron, and … Continue reading Total Control or Nothing
The Seemingly Ridiculous Things of God
1 Kings 17:3-4 New International Version Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there. For Encouragement Elijah had declared a drought in Israel for the next few years, and it was not going to … Continue reading The Seemingly Ridiculous Things of God
The Cana Revealing
John 2:3 New International Version When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” For EncouragementThe wedding was grand, and the guest list had some high-profile names. Mary, Jesus’s mother, and Jesus were there. Suddenly, murmurs of shock and disapproval pervaded the gathering. The servers retired their trays; for … Continue reading The Cana Revealing
If God Had Not Been On Our Side
Luke 22:31-32 New International Version (NIV) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail.” For Your Encouragement Trusting in our own abilities reveals a deep flaw in our faith—we know very little about God. We know nothing about His prayer ministry, … Continue reading If God Had Not Been On Our Side
Because God Has Said It
Genesis 37:10 New International Version When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” For Encouragement His eyes were starry and bright, filled with childlike wonder … Continue reading Because God Has Said It
A Living Hope to Cherish
1 Peter 1:3-4 New International Version Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. For Encouragement Damba received the news of his life … Continue reading A Living Hope to Cherish
Be Empowered
Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth – Acts 1:8. Advocacy groups play a crucial role in addressing political, economic, social, and other issues … Continue reading Be Empowered
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 