1 Chronicles 22:12 New International Version May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. For Meditation Solomon is now firmly established as king over Israel. He followed his father’s instructions and secured his position. With the nation stable, he gathers … Continue reading The Value of A Father’s Blessing
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A Tale of the Wise and Foolish
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Proverbs 13:16 New Living Translation (NLT) Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. For Meditation During their morning devotion, a wise grandfather shared a scripture with his eager grandchildren: “I said in my haste, all men are liars” (Psa. 116:11). This scripture, often misunderstood, reflected … Continue reading A Tale of the Wise and Foolish
Make Him Proud He Died For You.
Proverbs 5:15-16 New Living Translation Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone? For Meditation The man knew the subject well. Only a fool learns nothing from adversity. Two mistakes are usually enough to hit the brakes and … Continue reading Make Him Proud He Died For You.
A Charge to Keep
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. For Meditation The Akans of Ghana have a saying that, if you hear … Continue reading A Charge to Keep
Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed … the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled [and] the mountains shake with its swelling – Psalm 46:1-11For Meditation That life is full of crises is one of the fundamental certainties of life. We don’t … Continue reading Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
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
Watch Out!
Watch Out! Jeremiah 9:23-24 New Living Translation This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I … Continue reading Watch Out!
