SCRIPTURE: But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming. (Romans 10:8) MEDITATION: There seems to be a growing number of people who have trouble understanding the Bible. Many times during my career others would ask … Continue reading
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
SCRIPTURE: “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17) MEDITATION: If you have children, maybe you remember when he or she was … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. (Psalm 51:6) MEDITATION: The Bible teaches that purity of conduct includes truthfulness. God’s Word teaches that we should be truthful in our representation of ourselves. Jesus scornfully denounced the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees! In the Sermon … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. (1 John 5:1) MEDITATION: Are We Obedient Servants? Have we made a decision to follow God as ‘a way of life’? Not obeying once in a while, but rather, complying … Continue reading
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 can be difficult to find anything today that we can depend on. We may buy things that have a guarantee, but that … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: 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: How often have you heard someone say, “I am mad and I am never going to forgive the other person for … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) MEDITATION: How many times have you heard someone say, “I just don’t have any energy today”? We can all have peaks and valleys regarding energy, but whenever God wants us to do something for Him, He will provide the energy we need. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and you will call Him Immanuel, God with us.” (Isaiah 7:14) MEDITATION: When we were children, we looked forward to Christmas because we knew we were going to be receiving presents, and that was our primary focus. However, as … Continue reading