Giving Thanks to the Lord Psalm 107:1-2 New Living Translation Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. For EncouragementThe path to glory is always through the straits of life. The redeemed must testify to their odious … Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lord for His Goodness
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But God!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Ephesians 2:4-5 New King James Version But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). For Encouragement “But God!” That’s it! You and me right there—our lifeline. … Continue reading But God!
The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea
The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea Exodus 14 :15 New International Version (NIV) Tell the Israelites to move on. For Meditation Israel did not expect any challenge from Egypt on the way to Canaan, at least not from the Egyptians. When men realize their loss after making a deal, they try to walk … Continue reading The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea
A Heart’s Song to the Lord
Luke 1:46-47 New International Version (NIV) My soul glorifies the Lordand my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For Meditation Only a life that has received a touch of God’s grace can praise Him. Such a heart appreciates God’s favor and rises to sing to God. The beauty of Mary’s song ascends this height to … Continue reading A Heart’s Song to the Lord
The Power of Forgiveness
John 21:19 New King James Version This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” Your Encouragement It is always interesting to meet a former spouse or best friend who offended you so badly and rejected you cruelly. The Bible is right about … Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness
A Charge to Keep
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. For Meditation The Akans of Ghana have a saying that, if you hear … Continue reading A Charge to Keep
I Am Joseph
Genesis 45:3-4 New King James Version Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. 4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. … Continue reading I Am Joseph
Because He Has Said It
Genesis 42:8-9 New King James Version So Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see the [a]nakedness of the land!” For Meditation Their journey to the land of the Pharaoh did not go well for … Continue reading Because He Has Said It
Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. For Encouragement Circumstances have a way of making us anxious and depressed. But thank God, He gives us peace when … Continue reading Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 