Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Psalm 102:24-27 New Living Translation But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever, don’t take my life while I am so young!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 … Continue reading Afflicted But Hopeful
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Confronting the Terrors of Your Past
Photo by Samer Daboul on Pexels.com Genesis 32:7 New International Version In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. For Meditation Our past! I hold it up as our worst enemy to face at any time — the fiercest terrorist in … Continue reading Confronting the Terrors of Your Past
Born To Be Free
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Galatians 5:1 New International Version It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. For Encouragement Observe how a domesticated animal learns to enjoy life in its confined environment and its owner. It feels … Continue reading Born To Be Free
Absolutely Nothing!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Jeremiah 32:17 New International Version (NIV) “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. For meditation The Lord had spoken, and Jeremiah believed it. Jerusalem was going to fall to the Babylonian siege because of the sins of the … Continue reading Absolutely Nothing!
Bearing Fruit for Impact
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com John 15:5 New International Version (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. For meditation The church was small—with a membership under a hundred. That, however, didn’t … Continue reading Bearing Fruit for Impact
Remain Faithful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Revelation 2:10 New International Version (NIV) Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Meditation In the shortest of the seven letters to the churches, Jesus brought no complaints against the church in Smyrna, only a commendation for their spiritual richness … Continue reading Remain Faithful
Opportunity or Deception?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Acts 27:13 New International Version (NIV) When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.For MeditationThe weather was terrible, but they insisted on sailing. They struggled against the strong wind and finally arrived at Fair … Continue reading Opportunity or Deception?
Dangerous Tradeoff
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Haggai 1:9 New International Version (NIV) “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. For meditation Haggai is a book that … Continue reading Dangerous Tradeoff
The Cry of The Anguished Soul
Photo by Nout Gons on Pexels.com 1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version (NIV) And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For Meditation Concealed torment is a tragic aspect of life. People dress well and go out confidently. They take pride in their appearance and achievements. Their communities and workplaces respect … Continue reading The Cry of The Anguished Soul
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 