Luke 10:33 New International Version But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. For Meditation Three travelers encountered a critically injured man on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. The first two—a priest and a Levite—men revered for their devotion, just passed by. … Continue reading It’s A Matter of the Heart
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The Crossroads of Your Heart
The Crossroad of Your Heart Luke 10:30 New King James Version Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. For Encouragement The rugged, winding, and steep road from Jerusalem to Jericho lies in eerie silence. Somewhere ahead, a wounded … Continue reading The Crossroads of Your Heart
She Came Seeking Forgiveness
Luke 7:39 New International Version When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” For Encouragement The woman yearned for forgiveness, so she went to the home of … Continue reading She Came Seeking Forgiveness
The Love Of A Mother
Mother kissing and hugging baby The Love Of A Mother! “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” – Luke 2:19. I want to sing the love of my mother and indeed of all mothers today, and to celebrate their heart of pure gold. For many have loved me, but … Continue reading The Love Of A Mother
Love And Intimacy
Song of Songs 5-6:5 New International Version (NIV) She I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My beloved is knocking:“Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one.My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night” … He You are as beautiful as Tirzah, my darling, as lovely as Jerusalem, as majestic as troops with … Continue reading Love And Intimacy
Your Christian Witness
Ruth 1:6 New International Version When Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had come to the aid of his people by providing food for them, she and her daughters-in-law prepared to return home from there. For Encouragement A critical test of our Christian life is our impact on people and our environment. Take the example of a Youth Pastor, much … Continue reading Your Christian Witness
Why This Favor
Ruth 2:10 New International Version At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” For Encouragement Have you sincerely stood before the mirror and asked yourself why God elected you as one of His beloved children for … Continue reading Why This Favor
Celebrate Our Only Able Redeemer
Ruth 4:6 New International Version At this, the guardian-redeemer said, “Then I cannot redeem it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it.” For Meditation Boaz gave him the first right to redeem Ruth, Mahlon’s Moabite widow, because he was the closest relative in the late Elimelech’s family (Ruth … Continue reading Celebrate Our Only Able Redeemer
Dealing with Our Hurts
John 20:25 New Living Translation They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” For Encouragement A dedicated disciple, Thomas was a keen but careful … Continue reading Dealing with Our Hurts
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 