SCRIPTURE: He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil ~ this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. (1 Peter 1:8) MEDITATION: We live in a world of thwarted hopes, broken dreams, and frustrated desires. British poet and author G.K. … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22) MEDITATION: If you joined a club that included some specific instructions and rules that must be followed by all members, what would you do? Would you willingly follow the guidelines and obey the rules? Or, would you … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (Hebrews 6:12) MEDITATION: The definition for “lazy” is, “unwilling to work or use energy”. Nobody wants to be identified as being “lazy”. Why? Because it connotes a person who just doesn’t care, … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “These things I command you, that ye love one another.” (John 15:17) MEDITATION: Have you struggled with trying to determine what Spiritual gift God has given you? You may not think you could be a preacher, missionary, teacher, singer, or serve in any other capacity, but the story isn’t over. God may be preparing … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) MEDITATION: I have heard many people say, “I just can’t seem to feel close to the Lord”. They tell me that they attend church on a regular basis, pray daily and make every effort to show love for … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Blessed is the man You discipline, O Lord, the one you teach from Your law. (Psalm 94:12) MEDITATION: When receiving discipline as a child, did your parents ever tell you, “I’m doing this for your good”? If you are like me, you probably thought, “How is my punishment going to be for good?” However, … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:16-18) MEDITATION: Have you ever had doubts … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31) Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) MEDITATION: It can be very frustrating, can’t it? You feel like you are getting closer to the Lord, … Continue reading