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DEADLINES: A CURSE OR A BLESSING?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” (Mark 13:37) MEDITATION: A lot of people hate deadlines; deadlines are either bad or good. They can cause us to panic, or they can help us to plan. At the beginning of a semester, students are given a variety of deadlines. Some students … Continue reading

THE LOVE OF JESUS!

BIBLE PASSAGE: In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself!Let this Christ, this King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Those crucified with him also heaped insults on … Continue reading

WHAT DID CHRIST SAY WOULD DISQUALIFY US FROM HEAVEN?

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) MEDITATION: The scriptures tell us that one of the things which will disqualify us from Heaven is ‘a righteousness that does not exceed … Continue reading

BE CONFIDENT IN GOD’S WORD – IT IS NOT A HOAX!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:3-4) MEDITATION: Social media is both used and misused. We often … Continue reading

OVERCOMING FEARS: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) MEDITATION: Knowing what to do and doing it are two different things. We can know what to do, but our fear can … Continue reading

RESPONDING TO THE BUMPS IN OUR PATHS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38) MEDITATION: All of us would like for life to be as smooth as possible with no ‘bumps in the road’. We know how it feels when we are driving along thinking about … Continue reading

ARE YOU PASSIONATE OR LUKEWARM ABOUT YOUR FAITH?

BIBLE PASSAGE: I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (Philippians 1:20) MEDITATION: Moderation is good in some things, like eating, sleeping, recreation, exercise, and finances. But … Continue reading

ONLY GOD CAN REMOVE THE DIRT OF THE WORLD AND MAKE US CLEAN

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:2) MEDITATION: Before a priest could enter the Holy of Holies, he had to stop by the basin and wash his hands and feet. He had already been washed from head to toe, but there was no floor in the tabernacle, … Continue reading

OVERCOMING THE THINGS THAT DISCOURAGE AND THREATEN OUR JOY

BIBLE PASSAGE: On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” (Luke 22:40) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot overcome and shed? At times you feel like Paul who just couldn’t understand his own actions.     I do not understand … Continue reading

ARE YOU JUST EXISTING, OR, ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF A NEW LIFE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) MEDITATION: How many times have you heard someone say, “I am bored”? Life can have many ups and downs which creates in us a desire for consistency. Sure, we enjoy the … Continue reading