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
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Rest In His Assurance
Psalm 102:13 New King James Version You will arise and have mercy on Zion;For the time to favor her,Yes, the set time, has come. Your Encouragement Optimism! That is the attitude of faith, which settles the heart and brings peace to a soul under assault by terrible forces, extreme circumstances, and great distress. That soul does not … Continue reading Rest In His Assurance
Forgiven and Restored
Judges 16:28 New International Version Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” For Meditation He knew he had sinned and played the buffoon with Delilah. How could he not have known what she was … Continue reading Forgiven and Restored
The Zacchaeus By You
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay in your house today.” (Lk. 19:5). Can a soul find rest without Jesus? Can the sinner find peace without the grace of God through Jesus Christ? Modern homo sapiens will say yes, but deep within the recesses of their heart, the contrary screams for attention. Their mind is … Continue reading The Zacchaeus By You
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
These Precious Boys…and Girls
It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to a restful day and some time alone with his wife. However, he could not shake off this nagging feeling of visiting the home of these street children his Church ministers to in Dakar. The scene that greeted the preacher … Continue reading These Precious Boys…and Girls
Treated More Than Fairly
Matthew 20:15 New International Version Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’ For Meditation He came expecting more than the last person hired. What shocking news greeted him—the same wages for him as for the person who came last! … Continue reading Treated More Than Fairly
Lord, I Thank You!
“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice” (Lk. 17:15) Can we say today, “Thank You, Lord!” Do we have cause to celebrate Jesus, our Redeemer and King Eternal? Can anyone of His children refuse Him what He deserves today? Think back as far as you remember. … Continue reading Lord, I Thank You!
Some Things To Be Thankful For
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" – Romans 8:37 What is your attitude as you go through this Thanksgiving Month? What scripture has blessed and seen you through this year, which you can raise before God today and ascribe to Him glory and honor? After a lofty … Continue reading Some Things To Be Thankful For
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 