Acts 16:28 New Living Translation For Meditation But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!” The marvel of authentic Christian living is that people believe in Christ because of the integrity of His disciples. I call it “the word on wheels.” So, come with me to the jailhouse of Philippi … Continue reading A Light In the Darkness
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Taking A Firm Stand Today
1 John 5:11-12 New International Version And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. For Final Consideration The matter is straightforward. You have two witnesses before you today—God … Continue reading Taking A Firm Stand Today
Lessons from the Wilderness Preacher
Matthew 3:5 New International Version People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan – For Meditation He burst out of the wilderness, dressed in clothes made of camel hair, with a leather belt to hold them up around his waist. His food was locusts and honey … Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness Preacher
Not You But The Most High
1 Samuel 26:12 New International Version (NIV) So David took the spear and water jug near Saul’s head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping, because the Lord had put them into a deep sleep. For Meditation Ever gotten away with driving recklessly, narrowly escaping … Continue reading Not You But The Most High
A Dawning Victory
Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels.com Matthew 15:27 New International Version “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Meditation “Three years of marriage to a man I have seen and been with for only three months,” she wrote. The sounds of disappointment and discouragement … Continue reading A Dawning Victory
Hold Your Head High
Job 19:25 New International Version I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth For Meditation The groans of the afflicted soul! How deserted they are! Their habitation is like a ruined fortress—a defenseless place to occupy. In the wilderness of affliction and pain, nobody remembers your benevolence of … Continue reading Hold Your Head High
A Tale of the Wise and Foolish
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Proverbs 13:16 New Living Translation (NLT) Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. For Meditation During their morning devotion, a wise grandfather shared a scripture with his eager grandchildren: “I said in my haste, all men are liars” (Psa. 116:11). This scripture, often misunderstood, reflected … Continue reading A Tale of the Wise and Foolish
You Cannot Hide Your Identity
Matthew 26:73-74 New King James Version And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.” Then he began to [a]curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!” For Encouragement Peter had already lost the battle when he entered the high priest’s house. He probably … Continue reading You Cannot Hide Your Identity
God Knows Why
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New International Version (NIV) Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. For Meditation Trusting God in our pain is a profound struggle. It’s a path filled with questions about His fairness and justice, where tears offer a brief respite, and prayers seem … Continue reading God Knows Why