Matthew 26:60-61 New International Version (NIV) But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” For MeditationThe High Court of the land sits, with Chief Justice Caiaphas presiding and in high … Continue reading When People Misunderstand You
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Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (2) Jonah 4:5 New Living Translation Then Jonah went out to the east side of the city and made a shelter to sit under as he waited to see what would happen to the city. For Meditation The patience of God! How refreshing and otherworldly! After his perturbation, the Lord had just … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (1)
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Jonah 4:6 New International Version Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. For Meditation The man had guts. He stood before God and questioned His benevolence and … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (1)
Selfless Living
Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Pexels.com Philippians 2:3 New International Version (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, For meditation Selfishness is one of the greatest enemies of unity in all relationships. It destroys marriages and rules the affairs of the couple with greed. When this … Continue reading Selfless Living
Caught In The Routine Of Life
Photo by veeterzy on Pexels.com Acts 3:2 New International Version (NIV) Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. For meditation Our house help in Dakar had a daily cleaning routine, and nothing could … Continue reading Caught In The Routine Of Life
His Mirror Before Us
Photo by Raman deep on Pexels.com 2 Corinthians 4:7 New King James Version But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. For meditation As a child of God, do you know that the only time you can have the proper perspective of … Continue reading His Mirror Before Us
Talk To God
Photo by Inga Seliverstova on Pexels.com Talk To God Psalm 66:17 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! For Meditation What is on your mind today? What is your worry this morning? Consider David's victory song this morning (Ps. 66:1-20). Are your financial walls … Continue reading Talk To God
Afflicted But Hopeful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Psalm 102:24-27 New Living Translation But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever, don’t take my life while I am so young!Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing.You … Continue reading Afflicted But Hopeful
The Testimony of the Crippled Woman
Photo by Andru00e9 Cook on Pexels.com Luke 13:14 New International Version Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work.So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.” For Your Encouragement; What the woman might have said. I went into the synagogue … Continue reading The Testimony of the Crippled Woman