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JOY CAN BE FOUND IN UNUSUAL WAYS!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2) MEDITATION: Let’s be honest, sometimes we have to admit that it’s hard to “consider it all joy”. Sometimes we complain and rather than being humbly grateful, we get grumpily hateful. We may be living our life … Continue reading

LOOKING FOR A HERO?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16) MEDITATION: Think back to the time when you were a kid playing outside. There were many games we played such as tag, red rover, hide and seek, etc. Sometimes we would even … Continue reading

Spiritual Gifts – Teaching

As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Teaching and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. In essence, all believers become teachers by default. We teach others:    – through our habits, our words, … Continue reading

ARE YOU ASHAMED OR EMBARRASSED ABOUT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16). MEDITATION: A little boy had a dog and somebody asked him what kind of dog he was. The little fellow said, … Continue reading

WHERE IS THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “If you love me, keep my commands.” (John 14:15) MEDITATION: I have heard Christians say, “I just can’t seem to connect with the Lord” or “Jesus just doesn’t seem as real to me as He does to other believers”. Others ask, “Why don’t I feel the Holy Spirit’s presence in my life?“ When … Continue reading

Spiritual Gifts – Prophecy

As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Prophecy and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. The spiritual gift of Prophecy doesn’t mean having visions of the future like a fortune teller or psychic. … Continue reading

YOU HAVE A FRIEND!

BIBLE PASSAGE: But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:20-21) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone through a time when you … Continue reading

Spiritual Gifts – Organization

As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Organization and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. We may not think of organization as a spiritual gift, but it is an important one for being … Continue reading

TROUBLES – DEVASTATING, OR A TIME OF GROWTH?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm 42:5) MEDITATION: Here’s a thought to have during the storms of life: “I am growing through God’s plan for me.” What is His plan for … Continue reading

TROUBLED? JESUS PRAYS FOR BELIEVERS!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25) MEDITATION: Have you ever felt you were all alone when a struggle hits your life? Satan can use those times to make you think that everyone else is going … Continue reading