Psalm 73:25 New International Version (NIV) Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. For Meditation What does a person know until they come to their wits end (Dan. 4:33-34; Lk. 15:17-20)? Can they accept their bankruptcy until they face inevitable death (1 Tim. 6:7)? No one can know God … Continue reading All I Have and Desire
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Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed … the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled [and] the mountains shake with its swelling – Psalm 46:1-11For Meditation That life is full of crises is one of the fundamental certainties of life. We don’t … Continue reading Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
Watch!
Mark 13:37 New International Version What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” For Meditation His grandpa had promised him his first wristwatch for Christmas, and he couldn’t wait. The day before Christmas, Kofi, wanting to make sure his hard-of-hearing grandpa did not forget his promise, asked to say the prayer. “Lord, thank … Continue reading Watch!
Do You Know Who He Is?
Mark 1:24 New King James Version “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” For Meditation Jesus had just started His ministry after His baptism. He went to Capernaum and taught in the synagogue in a way that amazed the people. … Continue reading Do You Know Who He Is?
The Savior Is Born Today
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no lodging available for them—Luke 2:16-17. Rejoice today! Joseph and Mary traveled about ninety miles from Nazareth to … Continue reading The Savior Is Born Today
The Sychar Experience
"Woman," Jesus said, "believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither in this mountain ..." The Samaritan woman did not plan to meet the Savior that day at the well in Sychar, so she had the shock of her life with the experience. Jesus intentionally rested there to meet this … Continue reading The Sychar Experience
A Daily Experience of the Resurrection
Matthew 28:5-6 New International Version The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. For Meditation To experience the joy of the resurrection daily is … Continue reading A Daily Experience of the Resurrection
The Lifter of Your Wearied Soul
Isaiah 40:25-26 New International Version To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal? says the Holy One.Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is … Continue reading The Lifter of Your Wearied Soul
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 