Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 New International Version Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God. For Meditation We Christians … Continue reading A Caution on Knowledge
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A Time For Everything
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1). All too soon, the end of our season has come. It is time to say goodbye to the International Baptist Church of Dakar—the church my wife and I have loved and served for the past twenty years. It has been … Continue reading A Time For Everything
It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Mark 14:16 New International Version The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. For Meditation I am often amazed at the simplicity of the Lord and the way He exercised authority on earth. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened … Continue reading It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Two Attributes of the Inner Life
Matthew 5:6-7 New International Version Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. For Encouragement Have you ever thought of hunger and mercy as attributes of the inner life? That is what Calvin Miller espouses. “To be hungry is to desire righteousness. … Continue reading Two Attributes of the Inner Life
His Promises and Conditions
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” Ruth 4:6 The conditions God attaches to His promises to receive His blessings can be hard to fulfill. However, if we accept these conditions, we can look forward to the promised … Continue reading His Promises and Conditions
Why Did He Do It?
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth—Isaiah 53:7. Heaven's glory became the scum of the earth, as His creation became the object of His love. So, … Continue reading Why Did He Do It?
When Doubt Assails
Luke 7:19 New International Version [John] sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” For Meditation One moment, we were flying on cloud nine. Everything was going well, and we expected the best for the future. But wait a minute. Something does … Continue reading When Doubt Assails
Your Best For the Master
Mark 14:3 New International Version While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. For Meditation She had sat with Jesus and listened … Continue reading Your Best For the Master
The Indispensable Other
Genesis 2:18 New Living Translation Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” For Meditation I finally found my voice, so I had to write, despite my weeklong break for medical reasons. And why not? How could I miss … Continue reading The Indispensable Other
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 