Luke 7:39 New International Version When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” For Encouragement The woman yearned for forgiveness, so she went to the home of … Continue reading She Came Seeking Forgiveness
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A Test of Grace
Job 42:11 New International Version (NIV) All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. For Meditation Interesting! After … Continue reading A Test of Grace
Take Words with You
Hosea 14:2 New International Version Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips. For Encouragement I remember a young man we met somewhere in a far country. His story was heartbreaking. How a privileged person of his caliber would … Continue reading Take Words with You
Forgiven and Free
Psalm 32:5 New International Version (NIV) Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”And you forgave the guilt of my sin. For meditation David was human, like us. He stepped out of line and muddied himself terribly (2 Sam. 11). First, he took another person’s … Continue reading Forgiven and Free
Impossible Reconciliation?
Photo by Lord Varenn on Pexels.com Impossible Reconciliation Job 42:11 New Living Translation Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the Lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of money and … Continue reading Impossible Reconciliation?
The Stone in Your Hand
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
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!
Two Attributes of the Inner Life
Matthew 5:6-7 New International Version Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. For Encouragement Have you ever thought of hunger and mercy as attributes of the inner life? That is what Calvin Miller espouses. “To be hungry is to desire righteousness. … Continue reading Two Attributes of the Inner Life
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 