Romans 15:13 New Living Translation (NLT) I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. For Your Encouragement When you hope for something, there is a sense of exhilaration … Continue reading Hope That Never Fails
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The Game-Changer – Christ Our Lord!
Refreshing Spring of Water Ephesians 2:4-5 New King James Version “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” For Encouragement “But God!” That’s it—ourselves right there. Those two words—the game changers—the … Continue reading The Game-Changer – Christ Our Lord!
A Healthy Remembrance
Ephesians 2:1New Living Translation “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins.” For Meditation "Once you were dead..." This is where it all starts - The beginning of our redemption story. Once we forget this truth - if we lose sight of this - our Christian life becomes a joke. We take God’s … Continue reading A Healthy Remembrance
What Is Your Tolerance Quotient?
“It is not right for me to take the children’s food and toss it to their dogs”—Matt. 15:26 Let’s check your tolerance quotient today by assuming the place of this desperate, gentile woman before Jesus for help on behalf of your demon-possessed daughter (Matthew 15:21-28). You plead for mercy, but Jesus ignores you. Exasperated by … Continue reading What Is Your Tolerance Quotient?
Meaning Is Not Doing
Mark 14:29 New International Version Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” For Meditation He meant what he said. It was a promise he intended to keep, and his Master knew it. The Master, however, knew something Peter didn’t know—how weak he was, and which would exhibit soon when the fury of … Continue reading Meaning Is Not Doing
Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Her Love Heals “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”—Luke 2:19. I sing about the love of my mother and celebrate her heart today. Many have loved me over the years, but your love, Ma, surpasses them all. It began when you conceived me, and the Master Craftsman “fearfully … Continue reading Singing About Your Love, Sweet Mother!
Just One Thing!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 New International Version “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, … Continue reading Just One Thing!
Celebrating My Redemption
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, bringing the past to instruct us today. Some carry along, ugly images that crush the spirit. … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption
Hide No More!
He Is Risen! “Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body” – Luke 23:52. Have you ever stopped to wonder how many mourners at a particular funeral knew the dead person? What is it about death that causes many to identify with the deceased? The thought reminds me of the story of a man whom … Continue reading Hide No More!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 