BIBLE PASSAGE: If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. (James 4:17) MEDITATION: Have you ever felt ignored? Everyone longs for love, acceptance, and attention, but perhaps a friend or close relative has shown little interest in you, or what you have to say. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said. “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. (John 21:5-6) MEDITATION: How many … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before. (Jeremiah 33:7) MEDITATION: We may not readily admit it, but most of us have an innate desire to be in control, right? It could be from an ego that has convinced us that we are the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. (Isaiah 48:18) MEDITATION: “Peace” is described as ‘a state of calmness’. It is almost unfathomable to imagine the existence of calmness in the high energy world we live … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. (Proverbs 22:5) MEDITATION: Which way do you lean? Are you attracted to wickedness, or righteousness? We are born with a tendency to lean toward sin, but when we surrender our life to … Continue reading
ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR DISCOURAGER? BIBLE PASSAGE: One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. (Proverbs 22:11) MEDITATION: Words could be the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively (with words of encouragement), or destructively (using words … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4) MEDITATION: Humility is an interesting word. Some think being humble is a sign of weakness. But it is quite the opposite; a humble person is one who is confident with gentle strength. When we are humble, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. (Proverbs 22:2) MEDITATION: We live in a world that creates separation between groups of people. One of the societal ways of ‘fixing the problem’ is to encourage ‘tolerance’. Think about that word for a moment; ‘tolerance’ means to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. (Proverbs 22:24-25) MEDITATION: Some sayings are not only just adages from previous generations, but some of them are actually based on scriptures from the bible. You may have … Continue reading