BIBLE PASSAGE: “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” (Ephesians 6:19-20) MEDITATION: Have you ever wondered why God hasn’t … Continue reading
CONSIDERATIONS FOR MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES: MANAGER: 1. After completing a review for your staff member, take some time and read over the scores and your comments pretending that this is your review from your manager. Would you like the scores? Would you like the comments? Would you think the review was fair? 2. Don’t give … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.” (Matthew 24:35) MEDITATION: In an unstable world, we can all use some stability, can’t we? It can be difficult for anyone to find peace without stability in their lives. Even though we may not have respect for some people who … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me. (Psalm 51:12) MEDITATION: This devotional speaks to all of us who are disappointed in ourselves, because we know we have disappointed God with our sinfulness, after He has graciously given us salvation. It can create a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:3-5) MEDITATION: If someone asked you … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. (Psalm 52:8) MEDITATION: Do you ever get the feeling that everything is going great for others, but not for you? Things just seem to fall into place for them and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.” (Matthew 15:7-9) MEDITATION: “Hypocrite!” – This is probably the worst word anyone could use when referring to a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6) MEDITATION: Anxiety: The destroyer of peace and joy. At one time another or another, everyone has probably had anxious moments. However, if we are not careful, it can become a deep-seated … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:16) MEDITATION: Do you have a struggle with some sins that had a grip on you before you received salvation from the Lord? Are there times when you feel like you have distanced yourself … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” (Isaiah 44:22) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about why we have a memory? Some would say that our memory of previous failures is what helps us to be successful in … Continue reading