Photo by Samer Daboul on Pexels.com Genesis 32:7 New International Version In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. For Meditation Our past! I hold it up as our worst enemy to face at any time — the fiercest terrorist in … Continue reading Confronting the Terrors of Your Past
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Born To Be Free
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Galatians 5:1 New International Version It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. For Encouragement Observe how a domesticated animal learns to enjoy life in its confined environment and its owner. It feels … Continue reading Born To Be Free
Absolutely Nothing!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Jeremiah 32:17 New International Version (NIV) “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. For meditation The Lord had spoken, and Jeremiah believed it. Jerusalem was going to fall to the Babylonian siege because of the sins of the … Continue reading Absolutely Nothing!
A Winning Disposition for 2025
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Psalm 37:11 New King James Version But the meek shall inherit the earth,And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. For meditation The promises of the Lord are sweet to the discerning and trusting. A living and faithful God utters every life-giving word. The Apostle Paul says … Continue reading A Winning Disposition for 2025
Anxiety Attack at the Airport
Photo by Victor Freitas on Pexels.com Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. For Meditation He missed his flight by … Continue reading Anxiety Attack at the Airport
Bearing Fruit for Impact
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com John 15:5 New International Version (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. For meditation The church was small—with a membership under a hundred. That, however, didn’t … Continue reading Bearing Fruit for Impact
Remain Faithful
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Revelation 2:10 New International Version (NIV) Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Meditation In the shortest of the seven letters to the churches, Jesus brought no complaints against the church in Smyrna, only a commendation for their spiritual richness … Continue reading Remain Faithful
Opportunity or Deception?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Acts 27:13 New International Version (NIV) When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.For MeditationThe weather was terrible, but they insisted on sailing. They struggled against the strong wind and finally arrived at Fair … Continue reading Opportunity or Deception?
Dangerous Tradeoff
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Haggai 1:9 New International Version (NIV) “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. For meditation Haggai is a book that … Continue reading Dangerous Tradeoff
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 