Refreshing Spring of Water 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—ourselves right there. Those two words—the game changers—the … Continue reading The Game-Changer – Christ Our Lord!
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Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Matthew 25:34 New International Version “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For Meditation Look closely into the eyes of a needy person, and you’ll see Jesus—the sick, and you’ll see … Continue reading Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Her Love Heals “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”—Luke 2:19. I sing about the love of my mother and celebrate her heart today. Many have loved me over the years, but your love, Ma, surpasses them all. It began when you conceived me, and the Master Craftsman “fearfully … Continue reading Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Just One Thing!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 New International Version “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, … Continue reading Just One Thing!
Not So Fast!
" The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment" (Luke 23:55-56). Your Encouragement Wait a minute! Do not give up so … Continue reading Not So Fast!
The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
Today’s Reading: Thursday, 14 April: John 17- John 18 Romans 8; Psalm 22 “It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself” (John 18:18). The Fear and Lure of the Crowd Innocently, he stood there, warming himself. Among the … Continue reading The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
A Cry of Love
Today’s Reading: Tuesday, 12 April: John 13–John 14; Luke 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1). The cry of our Savior on the cross! (Matthew 27:46). It was a cry of agony and despair—the cry of One who felt deserted by His Father. He did not feel this way when … Continue reading A Cry of Love
The Cry of the Wounded
Job 24:12 New International Version The groans of the dying rise from the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out for help. But God charges no one with wrongdoing. For Encouragement The carnage is always devastating. It is an age-old story everywhere people have fought wars—often senseless. Women, children, the aged, the disabled, and … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
Where Is Your Heart?
Luke 20:19 New King James Version And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them. For Meditation They heard Him very well. The Parable spoke to their hearts and judged them. The Prosecutor clearly outlined … Continue reading Where Is Your Heart?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 