Overwhelming Grace 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 Meditation Some stories remain fresh and stimulating forever. The story of Ruth is one of them, particularly the piece in … Continue reading Overwhelming Grace
love
When In Love
Genesis 29:18 New International Version Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” For Meditation Love makes everything easy. Nothing is a problem or hindrance to a person in love. They will do anything to win their beloved under any circumstance. When a … Continue reading When In Love
Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. For Encouragement Circumstances have a way of making us anxious and depressed. But thank God, He gives us peace when … Continue reading Peaceful Hearts and Minds
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Needing the Light of God
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Genesis 3:7 New International Version Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. For Meditation They packed the stadium, fans from all over the country, in the cool of a Sunday night. … Continue reading Needing the Light of God
The Blessed But
1 Peter 2:10 New International Version Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. For Encouragement Sometimes, it is good to stop everything to reflect on the goodness of God and rejoice and praise Him. Despite our dire … Continue reading The Blessed But
True Friendship
Daniel 2:49 New International Version Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. For Meditation A real friend is the selfless and praying person in your life. That is what Daniel was to his friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. … Continue reading True Friendship
Quenching that Thirst
Photo by Du2022u2022 Nyau on Pexels.com Psalm 42:2 New International Version (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? For meditation The Psalmist describes his intense need for God and asks when he could go and meet Him in the temple (Ps. 42:1). An overwhelming desire in his … Continue reading Quenching that Thirst
How Do You Respond to Grace?
John 5:14 New International Version Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.” For Meditation Thirty-eight years is a long period of affliction by paralysis. We do not know the cause of it, but we know it was not a … Continue reading How Do You Respond to Grace?