BIBLE PASSAGE: For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. (2 Peter 2:18) MEDITATION: Do you have children? If you do, then wouldn’t you like to guard their eyes and ears from being exposed … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about the best way to point others to the Lord? Probably the best way to answer that question is to remember how the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” (1 John 4:16) MEDITATION: How can we measure the impact that our salvation has had on our lives? In other words, how can we know that … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ.” (Colossians 2:2) MEDITATION: What would a perfect world look like to you? If you could live … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step.” (Job 34:21) MEDITATION: How does it make you feel when you think about God watching everything you do? Chances are, if what you are doing pleases the Lord, then you are glad He is watching. But, if you know you … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27) MEDITATION: When we assess the world we live in today, it is easy for us to see that mankind has assumed living outside the boundaries … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil…this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) MEDITATION: If someone said to you, “I’ll give you everything you need”, how would you respond? What feelings would it generate in you? Do you have a mental list of the things you … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law,” (Galatians 5:22-23) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone to a farmer’s market and observed all of the fresh fruits available? Apples of different kinds, oranges, several types of grapes, pears, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard of someone described as a “professional student”? This term is used for someone who perpetually attends institutions of higher learning. They continue to increase their education, but never put into practice … Continue reading