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MARRIAGE CONSIDERATIONS

I conducted a non-scientific survey asking a diverse group of married couples about marriage. There were a total of 14 questions and I documented their responses for sharing with others. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting these questions, along with the unedited responses I received to each question. Submit to one another … Continue reading

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MEETING THE LORD FACE TO FACE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION: What do you look forward to when you go on a trip away from home? If you go to the beach, you probably look forward to seeing, hearing and … Continue reading

CAN GOD TRUST YOU WITH WHAT HE HAS GIVEN YOU?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10) MEDITATION: “He cannot be trusted” and “You can’t believe a word she says” are phrases we have all heard too many times. What causes others … Continue reading

IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE HEALTHY OR ANEMIC?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2) MEDITATION: If someone were to ask you if you thought prayer is very important for believers, the chances are you would agree that it is an essential part of the Christian life. However, if someone asked you if you were committed to a … Continue reading

DO YOU HAVE GOD’S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:20) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever thought about what happens when you have received salvation from God? You will develop a new attitude. Your … Continue reading

YOU HAVE A FREE GIFT, WILL YOU ACCEPT IT?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) MEDITATION: Are you the type of person who enjoys receiving gifts? When we think about gifts, we usually visualize something that is wrapped with a bow on top. However, gifts can include a loving hug, a visit, an encouraging word, or even … Continue reading

HAVING PROBLEMS, LOSING HOPE, FEELING STRESSED, OR EXPERIENCING ANXIETY?

BIBLE PASSAGE: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) MEDITATION: When you are having problems, or getting stressed out, what do you think could give you relief? Don’t you just want to go to a safe place and stay there until you are less stressed, or the problem goes … Continue reading

DISCOURAGEMENT – THE DEBILITATING EMOTION THAT CAN DEVASTATE

BIBLE PASSAGE: He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (1 Kings 19:10) MEDITATION: Discouragement can strike … Continue reading

GOD CREATED THE WORLD, AND HE CREATED US TO BE HIS OWN

BIBLE PASSAGE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw … Continue reading

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