ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE ARE VITAL TO EVERY PERSON BIBLE PASSAGE: “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) MEDITATION: The scriptures are God’s Words to mankind. Through the reading of the Bible, we learn … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” (1 John 5:4). MEDITATION: I think we can all agree that living involves many challenges. Some are brief and manageable, but some can be devastating and discouraging. They can be overwhelming and cause … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. (Psalm 37:7) MEDITATION: We live in a high energy, fast paced, ‘do it now’ world which can sometimes make us feel we are falling behind as everything … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; (Psalm 37:1) MEDITATION: It is difficult for followers of Christ to see the increase of evilness in the world without it affecting them emotionally. We could be having a great day until we see some heinous … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) MEDITATION: In a high energy world where instantaneous expectations and gratification are the norm, it is difficult to find any time of quality rest. We have all kinds of innovative inventions designed to help us … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) MEDITATION: Mankind has a problem. As a result of sin, we live in a broken world with all kinds of difficulties. Too many believe … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” (John 3:36) MEDITATION: Mankind will always have a desire to be in control. It is this desire that stands in the way, and prevents many from surrendering their lives to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) MEDITATION: Jesus promised us that God the Father would send the Holy Spirit to believers. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” (Matthew 6:24) MEDITATION: When the Bible speaks about ‘renewing our minds’, what does it really mean? Do not … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. (Proverbs 14:12) MEDITATION: The good news is, ‘God made us more intelligent than all of His other creations’. The bad news is, ‘God made us more intelligent than all of His other creations’. When we … Continue reading