Psalm 37:25 New International Version (NIV) I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread. For meditation The two Young Executives sat in the small restaurant over lunch. They had just returned from their business trips. David and Dinah had something in common — aggressive … Continue reading A Timeless Affirmation
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Forgiven and Restored
Judges 16:28 New International Version Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” For Meditation He knew he had sinned and played the buffoon with Delilah. How could he not have known what she was … Continue reading Forgiven and Restored
The Zacchaeus By You
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay in your house today.” (Lk. 19:5). Can a soul find rest without Jesus? Can the sinner find peace without the grace of God through Jesus Christ? Modern homo sapiens will say yes, but deep within the recesses of their heart, the contrary screams for attention. Their mind is … Continue reading The Zacchaeus By You
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
He Goes With You
Mark 4:35 New International Version (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” For meditation His invitation to come with Him is so warm. “Let us go over to the other side,” He told His disciples (Mk. 4:35). The appointed time to crossover to the … Continue reading He Goes With You
These Precious Boys…and Girls
It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to a restful day and some time alone with his wife. However, he could not shake off this nagging feeling of visiting the home of these street children his Church ministers to in Dakar. The scene that greeted the preacher … Continue reading These Precious Boys…and Girls
Salted Conversation
Colossians 4:6 New International Version Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Your Encouragement None of us can do without grace. Mindful of this, Paul tells us to be gracious to one another in conversations (Col. 4:6). We need to listen to understand each … Continue reading Salted Conversation
Treated More Than Fairly
Matthew 20:15 New International Version Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’ For Meditation He came expecting more than the last person hired. What shocking news greeted him—the same wages for him as for the person who came last! … Continue reading Treated More Than Fairly
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 