1 Samuel 17:39 New International Version David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. For Encouragement It is hard to believe King Saul. The … Continue reading Just Be Yourself
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Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
James 1:19-20 New International Version My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human angerdoes not produce the righteousness that God desires. For Meditation The call came just as I sat down for dinner. “Did you know that your brother’s wife … Continue reading Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
Because You Says So
Because You Say So Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Encouragement Life can be difficult. Sometimes we do our best on a project but don’t get the results we want. We get disappointed and … Continue reading Because You Says So
Time to Slow Down
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why do we rush through life as if we are racing against an invisible clock? Where are we really headed, and why do we spread out our days with barely a moment for ourselves or those … Continue reading Time to Slow Down
There Is A Way Out
There Is A Way Out 1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You find … Continue reading There Is A Way Out
Overwhelmed by Grace
Overwhelmend by Grace Luke 1:38 New International Version (NIV) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” For Encouragement Have you ever received news so surprising that it seemed impossible, only to see it actually happen? How did you feel in that moment? New inventions and discoveries often amaze … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Grace
The Daniel Report Card
Daniel 6:4 New International Version At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for chargesagainst Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. For Meditation The world knows integrity as … Continue reading The Daniel Report Card
Authentic Christian Living
1 Corinthians 4:17 New King James Version For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church. For Encouragement It is getting more difficult these days to tell if something is truly genuine. Amidst a … Continue reading Authentic Christian Living
Let It Rain
Deuteronomy 28:12 New King James Version The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. For Meditation Reading this scripture, I am reminded of the bold words painted on … Continue reading Let It Rain
