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FEAR IS NOT AN ENEMY THAT CANNOT BE CONQUERED

BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) MEDITATION: There is a phrase often seen on church signs,     “Know Christ, know peace; no Christ, no peace” When we read the scriptures, it … Continue reading

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE JOY IN MY LIFE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. (Mark 4:16) MEDITATION: The word “joy” is used almost 250 times in the Bible. “Joy” is described as, “A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”. It is synonymous with words like, “delight”, “bliss”, “exhilaration”, “rejoicing”, etc. … Continue reading

EVIDENCE OF GENUINE GODLY LOVE IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER

SCRIPTURE: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2) MEDITATION: The word “love” can be found almost 700 times in the Bible. Why would this word be found so often in scriptures? God’s love is the reason He has given us a path to salvation. When we receive … Continue reading

TO LOVE, OR NOT TO LOVE – IT IS NOT A QUESTION

SCRIPTURE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever taken the time to think about the important things in your life? What did you put at the top of your list? Was it family, a good job, a healthy life style, etc.? Whenever we … Continue reading

I HAVE A RIGHT TO CHOOSE OR NOT TO CHOOSE, BUT NOT CHOOSING IS STILL A CHOICE

SCRIPTURE: Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12) MEDITATION: We live in a world of turmoil where everyone is fighting for their rights. The problem is, in order for me to win my rights, someone else may have … Continue reading

SORTING OUT THE THOUGHTS THAT INFLUENCE MY LIFE AND ETERNAL DESTINY

SCRIPTURE: Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28) MEDITATION: When we are cruising down the highway, we are wise to obey any warning signs we see. Whenever we see “detour … Continue reading

FINDING RELIEF FOR A LIFE CHURNING WITH TURMOIL AND DISAPPOINTMENT

SCRIPTURE: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) MEDITATION: We live in a rapidly changing world where things can become chaotic at times. However, God has established some things that are unchangeable, regardless of the efforts of man. The Bible says, “…people are destined to die once…” (Hebrews 9:27). To … Continue reading

OBEYING GOD’S COMMANDS IS A CHOICE WITH OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

SCRIPTURE: I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith (Ephesians 3:16-17a) MEDITATION: When he was changed by God, Paul considered his new mission as the highest priority in his life. He wasn’t … Continue reading

DISCOVERING HOPE FOR HOPELESS CIRCUMSTANCES

BIBLE PASSAGE: Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. (Psalm 25:5) MEDITATION: Hope is a word often used, but what does it mean? It is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. However, biblical … Continue reading

TEARING DOWN RELATIONSHIP BARRIERS BETWEEN YOU AND OTHERS

SCRIPTURE: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13) MEDITATION: Have you ever noticed that suddenly a wall can arise between you and another person? It could be an acquaintance, a friend, or a family member. How do these walls suddenly … Continue reading

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