Isaiah 53:7 New International Version He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. For Encouragement In a world that values assertiveness, choosing silence is often perceived as a sign of weakness and … Continue reading Victory in Silence
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A Choice to Make
Joshua 24:15 New International Version But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. For Meditation Life … Continue reading A Choice to Make
The Fact of the Matter Today
Photo by Jean-Paul Wettstein on Pexels.com Joshua 2:9-11 New International Version Rahab said to the spies, "I know that the Lord has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you." For Encouragement Crossing over into uncharted territory … Continue reading The Fact of the Matter Today
Takeaways from His Pre-Ministry Life
Luke 2:52 New International Version And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. For Meditation As we prepare to walk away from the Christmas story and into a new year, 2026, I want us to walk with confidence and grow with purpose, anchored in the life experiences and disciplines … Continue reading Takeaways from His Pre-Ministry Life
The Coming of the Redeemer
Luke 1:67-68 New International Version His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. For Encouragement After God opened Zechariah’s mouth at the naming of John the Baptist, he first spoke about the soon-to-come Redeemer of … Continue reading The Coming of the Redeemer
Her Treasure Is Our Treasure Too
Luke 2:19 New International Version (NIV) But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. For meditation The shepherds came to Mary and Joseph, rejoicing. They had received the best news ever from the angel of God, seen and heard the angelic choir live, and were praising the Lord. Astounded, they … Continue reading Her Treasure Is Our Treasure Too
A Joyful Discovery at Christmas
Genesis 3:6 New International Version (NIV) When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. For Meditation In 2008, the world … Continue reading A Joyful Discovery at Christmas
The Reason for Christmas
A Reason for Christmas 1 Kings 16:30 New International Version Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him. For Meditation A study of the Northern Kingdom of Israel offers fascinating insights into human nature and our need for Christ. The nation’s history becomes a grand picture of the … Continue reading The Reason for Christmas
The Deceived and Confused Youth
Series: What Are We Doing To Ourselves (5) 2 Samuel 13:6-7 New International Version So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, “I would like my sister Tamar to come and make some special bread in my sight, so I may eat from … Continue reading The Deceived and Confused Youth
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 