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BIBLE PASSAGE: “But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” (Mark 10:38) MEDITATION: A phrase in an old cartoon was, “We have met the enemy and he is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17) MEDITATION: When the subject of “giving” (in particular “tithing”) is mentioned, there are some typical reactions. The negative, or greedy person says, “The church is always asking for money” and … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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