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WE CAN NEVER FINISH ANYTHING THAT WE NEVER START

BIBLE PASSAGE: “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30) MEDITATION: In the Old Testament, the priest would enter the temple to minister, burn incense, and to offer prayer and sacrifices. But, there was one piece of furniture that … Continue reading

GRACE IS A DEMONSTRATION OF GOD’S LOVE FOR MANKIND!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who … Continue reading

FREEDOM IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WHO SEEK IT, AND ASK FOR IT!

BIBLE PASSAGE: For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. (Romans 6:6) MEDITATION: The word “sober” has become a one-definition word these days which means “to be free from alcohol”. But … Continue reading

FAILURE TO FORGIVE HURTS YOU MORE THAN IT HURTS THE UNFORGIVEN

BIBLE MEDITATION: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A father came home one day and walked in on his two children who were … Continue reading

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY AND/OR RESTLESSNESS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) MEDITATION: Many people experience anxiety and restlessness at some point in their lives. These conditions can be very normal responses to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs, having financial troubles, fears, etc. For most … Continue reading

INDEPENDENCE, OR SURRENDER AND DEPENDENCE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of Myself.” (John 7:17) MEDITATION: There is an overriding principle taught in Scripture that will help us know and prove the will of God. It is the principle of surrender. Many … Continue reading

REMEMBERING AND SHARING GOD’S GOODNESS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” (Isaiah 50:4) MEDITATION: Do you have difficulty remembering things? Recently, I was walking off the 18th green on a golf course … Continue reading

GIFTS SHOULD BE APPRECIATED AND TAKEN ARE OF, BUT WHAT IF THEY AREN’T?

BIBLE PASSAGE: If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:11) MEDITATION: If you gave someone what you felt was a precious gift, and they failed to treat it carefully … Continue reading

BEING GRATEFUL AND ENJOYING HOW UNIQUELY GOD HAS MADE ME

BIBLE PASSAGE: So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. (Galatians 4:7) MEDITATION: The scriptures tell us that we are “no longer a slave”, but too often we make ourselves slaves, because we fail to accept the fact that God … Continue reading

WE CAN CONFORM OR TRANSFORM, BUT WE CANNOT DO BOTH

BIBLE MEDITATION: For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Peter 1:18-19) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: When we hear … Continue reading