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WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO BE ACTIVE, AND WHAT CAUSES YOU TO BE LAZY?

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

TO LOVE OR NOT TO LOVE? IT IS NOT A QUESTION FOR CHRISTIANS

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

ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD?

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

REALLY? I CAN BE BLESSED THROUGH DISCIPLINE?

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

ALL PEOPLE REPORT TO THE AUTHORITY OVER ALL AUTHORITIES ON EARTH

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

HOW WILL THE FINAL TRUMPET CALL IMPACT YOU?

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

SATAN CAN BE RELENTLESS WITH HIS DISCOURAGING ATTACKS, CAN’T HE?

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

ARE YOU BECOMING WEARY IN YOUR SEARCH FOR PEACE AND HAPPINESS?

SCRIPTURE: “I spread out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.” (Psalm 143:6) MEDITATION: There are many in this world who are struggling with the problem of emptiness. So many people today are bored, lonely and searching for something. You can hear it in their conversations; you can see … Continue reading

HOW CLOSELY CONNECTED ARE YOU WITH THE LORD?

SCRIPTURE: For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2:30-32) MEDITATION: Can you even imagine what it would be like to see the result of God’s salvation? How would your life … Continue reading

WHICH PATH HAVE YOU CHOSEN FOR GOING TO HEAVEN?

SCRIPTURE: “There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call upon to save them.” (Acts 4:12) MEDITATION: Wouldn’t it be nice if there were various routes for going to Heaven when our life on earth is over? If there was a kind of smorgasbord where … Continue reading

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