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
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Forgiven and Restored
Judges 16:28 New International Version Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” For Meditation He knew he had sinned and played the buffoon with Delilah. How could he not have known what she was … Continue reading Forgiven and Restored
Do You Not Get It?
Mark 2:7 New King James Version “Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” For Meditation Hello, teachers of the law! That’s the point. Jesus is God! You are right when you say no one can forgive sins but God. However, He Jesus did. Can’t you get it? His command is … Continue reading Do You Not Get It?
What We All Need
1 Samuel 25:30-31 New International Version “When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord every good thing, he promised concerning him and has appointed him ruler over Israel, my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For … Continue reading What We All Need
In His Strength Alone
Ephesians 5:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT) Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. For meditation God commands us in Ephesians 5:1-2 to imitate Him … Continue reading In His Strength Alone
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 There are millions of accusing fingers these days—too many stones with labels of condemnation targeted at others. Lots … Continue reading The Stone in Your Hand.
THE LOOK THAT PIERCES THE SOUL AND HEALS.
Tears tell a story. What do yours tell? Luke 22:61 New International Version The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Your Encouragement Like a sword thrust through Peter’s heart was the Master’s look. … Continue reading THE LOOK THAT PIERCES THE SOUL AND HEALS.
The Trash in the Closet
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus—Philippians 3:13-14 I tried to put it behind me, but it kept playing out in my memory. I prayed and cried, “Lord, forgive me.” … Continue reading The Trash in the Closet
Celebrating My Redemption
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, bringing the past to instruct us today. Some carry along, ugly images that crush the spirit. … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 