John 21:20 New King James Version Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” For Encouragement The command was simple: “Follow me!” However, it became a complicated issue for Peter (John 21:19-22). If there … Continue reading Oh, For Focused Minds
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The Power of Forgiveness
John 21:19 New King James Version This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” Your Encouragement It is always interesting to meet a former spouse or best friend who offended you so badly and rejected you cruelly. The Bible is right about … Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness
A Charge to Keep
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. For Meditation The Akans of Ghana have a saying that, if you hear … Continue reading A Charge to Keep
I Am Joseph
Genesis 45:3-4 New King James Version Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. 4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. … Continue reading I Am Joseph
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Genesis 43:16 New International Version When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with me at noon.” For Encouragement The interrogation lasted three days with intensity. Assured that their father was alive, Joseph sent his … Continue reading Access Guaranteed Through Jesus Christ.
Noble Minds
Acts 17:11 New International Version Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. For Meditation Truth is the foundation upon which Christianity rises or falls. When we compromise this foundation, … Continue reading Noble Minds
Embracing the New Realities of God
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in 2023, expecting … Continue reading Embracing the New Realities of God
Because He Cares
Photo by Chao Xu on Pexels.com Genesis 3:8-9 New King James Version And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” For Meditation … Continue reading Because He Cares
Adequately Resourced
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.com Genesis 2:8-9 New Living Translation Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he … Continue reading Adequately Resourced
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 