John 12:1-2 New King James Version Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There, they made Him a supper, and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. For Meditation Oh, … Continue reading Where Is the Wonder?
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The Stone in Your Hand
John 8:7 New International Version When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Your Encouragement He knew the inviolable intentions of their hearts. The poor woman they had brought to Jesus to condemn … Continue reading The Stone in Your Hand
The Timothy Example
1 Timothy 4:12 New International Version Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. For Encouragement The Akans of Ghana have a proverb: “When a child learns to keep their hands clean, they sit with adults … Continue reading The Timothy Example
A Desperate Need and God’s Grace
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 20:12 New International Version (NIV) Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” For Encouragement Sometimes, the Lord reveals our powerlessness in … Continue reading A Desperate Need and God’s Grace
When They Misunderstand You
Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com 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 sat in high … Continue reading When They Misunderstand You
One God, One Lord!
1 Corinthians 8:4-6 New King James Version Therefore, concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is no other God but one. For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all … Continue reading One God, One Lord!
Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Matthew 18:32-35 New International Version Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, … Continue reading Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
Photo by Dima Savin on Pexels.com Proverbs 17:13 New International Version (NIV) Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. For Meditation You opened your heart, gave your best to help them, and did not think of payback or reciprocal action when needed. You did it for the love of God. … Continue reading Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
When God Tests
Photo by Anthony ud83dude42 on Pexels.com Genesis 22:1 New International Version Sometime later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. For Encouragement In 2003, God called my family from Ghana to pastor the International Church of Dakar. One year into our tenure, we faced a fiery trial as seven members, including … Continue reading When God Tests
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 