The Beauty of Nature 2 Samuel 13:20 New King James Version And Absalom her brother said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? But now hold your peace, my sister. He is your brother; do not take this thing to heart.” So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house. For Encouragement We are killing … Continue reading What are We Doing to Ourselves?
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Our Ever-Present God
Deuteronomy 31:6 New King James Version Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” For Encouragement It is fascinating to observe a little child’s absolute trust in his father in everything. The little kid believes … Continue reading Our Ever-Present God
And They Were All Busy
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Luke 14:18 New International Version “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ For Meditation Anybody who has put together a guest list for a wedding party can bear witness here. … Continue reading And They Were All Busy
Are You Drowning in the Storm?
Mark 4:41 New International Version They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” For Encouragement If you have never been afraid in life, please wave to the Lord. You have always been at peace in every situation, never worried about anything, never been anxious, and never … Continue reading Are You Drowning in the Storm?
What Do They Want From You?
Samuel 16:6-7 New International Version He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! For Encouragement The old gentleman sat in the witness box, his gray facial … Continue reading What Do They Want From You?
Fighting Against Provocation
1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation There is too much provocation in this world now—provocation to act out of character, and sometimes, to bring out our authentic self, the hidden us, to destroy us. It happens on the … Continue reading Fighting Against Provocation
Total Control or Nothing
Joshua 5:13-14 New International Version “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” For Encouragement He went towards Jericho, the first city they would try to capture in Canaan. The journey had been long and full of adventure. Moses, Aaron, and … Continue reading Total Control or Nothing
The Seemingly Ridiculous Things of God
1 Kings 17:3-4 New International Version Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there. For Encouragement Elijah had declared a drought in Israel for the next few years, and it was not going to … Continue reading The Seemingly Ridiculous Things of God
The Cana Revealing
John 2:3 New International Version When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” For EncouragementThe wedding was grand, and the guest list had some high-profile names. Mary, Jesus’s mother, and Jesus were there. Suddenly, murmurs of shock and disapproval pervaded the gathering. The servers retired their trays; for … Continue reading The Cana Revealing
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 