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
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Embracing the New Realities of God
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in 2023, expecting … Continue reading Embracing the New Realities of God
Because He Cares
Photo by Chao Xu on Pexels.com Genesis 3:8-9 New King James Version And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” For Meditation … Continue reading Because He Cares
Adequately Resourced
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.com Genesis 2:8-9 New Living Translation Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he … Continue reading Adequately Resourced
Divine Interruptions
Photo by Pok Rie on Pexels.com Jonah 1:3 New International Version But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. For Encouragement Jonah lay down and fell into a … Continue reading Divine Interruptions
Comforted by His Eternality and Immutability
Stability Psalm 102:25-27 New Living Translation 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 will change them like a garment and discard them.But you are always the same; you will live forever For Encouragement The best way to … Continue reading Comforted by His Eternality and Immutability
A Sovereign Call
Photo by Mat Kedzia on Pexels.com A Sovereign Call Genesis 12:1 New International Version The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. For Meditation God declared it in Eden—the offspring of the woman will crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The ringing … Continue reading A Sovereign Call
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Needing the Light of God
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Genesis 3:7 New International Version Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. For Meditation They packed the stadium, fans from all over the country, in the cool of a Sunday night. … Continue reading Needing the Light of God
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 