Genesis 41:40 New King James Version (NKJV) You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” For Meditation Those who heard these words from Pharaoh to Joseph heard only one part of his story—his exaltation in … Continue reading Unstoppable Grace
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The Mystery of the Incarnation
Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com Hebrews 2:14-15 New International Version Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of … Continue reading The Mystery of the Incarnation
Audacious Determination
Photo by u0410u043du043du0430 u0420u044bu0436u043au043eu0432u0430 on Pexels.com Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day … the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Encouragement Faith, commitment, and determination distinguish the extraordinary Christian from the ordinary. … Continue reading Audacious Determination
The Joy of Christmas
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Luke 2:15 New King James Version So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” For … Continue reading The Joy of Christmas
A Refugee for Our Sake
Photo by Ahmed akacha on Pexels.com Matthew 2:14 New King James Version When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, For Encouragement People know and frown on refugees—those poor souls whom war, drought, famine, and poor political and economic conditions have sent to the fringes of … Continue reading A Refugee for Our Sake
Equipped to Prevail
A little boy choosing between a cupcake and apple...looks like the cupcake is the winner. 1 Corinthians 10:13 New King James Version No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the … Continue reading Equipped to Prevail
Under His Wings
1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant. For Your Encouragement Was Abigail an opportunist—a gold digger, as some call her, for making the plea to David to remember her when he came into his kingdom (1 Samuel 25:31)? The beautiful woman needed rescue … Continue reading Under His Wings
Blessed by Work
Colossians 3:23 New International Version Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. For Meditation Charles Kingsley was right when he said, “Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether or not you … Continue reading Blessed by Work
The Power of His Authoritative Voice
Luke 7:13 New International Version When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Foe Encouragement The procession was long. Almost the entire town showed up to support and assist her in burying her dead. The young man on the bier was her only son, and she was a widow. … Continue reading The Power of His Authoritative Voice