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HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT MAKING WISE DECISIONS?

SCRIPTURE: Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its … Continue reading

WHY DOES GOD HESITATE IN RESPONDING TO MY PRAYERS?

SCRIPTURE: But do not forget this one thing, dear friends:  With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.  The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.  He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come … Continue reading

TRUTHFULLY, ARE YOU BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS?

SCRIPTURE: Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.   (Psalm 51:6) MEDITATION: In today’s world we have many venues of education. We can find classes to teach us more about almost any subject. However, when the classes end, all we have is more knowledge. Knowledge is … Continue reading

DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE THAT YOU WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (1 John 5:13) MEDITATION: It’s hard isn’t it? You may ask, “What is hard?” It is hard to imagine that someone you didn’t even know at the … Continue reading

WHEN YOUR ATTITUDE CUP IS BUMPED, WHAT SPILLS OUT?

SCRIPTURE: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.   (Galatians 5:22-23) MEDITATION: In the last days before His crucifixion, Jesus promised an Advocate would be sent to His disciples (including all today who have yielded their lives to Him). But very truly I tell you, … Continue reading

WHEN YOU WAKE UP EACH DAY, WHICH GOD DO YOU CHOOSE TO WORSHIP?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?  You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.   (Micah 7:18) MEDITATION: Throughout history we have heard of many man-made gods. Some of the gods focus on material possessions. Some of … Continue reading

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD?

SCRIPTURE: Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. (John 14:21)   If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept … Continue reading

WHEN OVERWHELMING ISSUES MAKE YOU WEAK, HOW DO YOU GET RE-ENERGIZED?

SCRIPTURE: “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.”   (Philippians 4:13) MEDITATION: Sometimes we can face issues and problems that seem overwhelming, can’t we? There are some that seem “unresolvable” and cause us to believe that our life will be devastated as a result of their impact on us. Some events can … Continue reading

WHEN FIGHTING THE BATTLES, DON’T GIVE UP, BUT RELY ON YOUR BEST WEAPON!

SCRIPTURE: I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.   (Psalm 119:11) MEDITATION: Remember when you were a kid and you had fantasy battles against the bad guys? In your imaginary world, it could turn into a fierce battle until you pulled out your secret weapon. Your special … Continue reading

WHAT DID I SAY?

SCRIPTURE: If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.   (James 1:26) MEDITATION: Whether we like it or not, others observe Christians on a frequent basis. That means that all believers have opportunities to draw others to the Lord, … Continue reading