SCRIPTURE: For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. (Romans 1:20) MEDITATION: Throughout history, many have tried to prove that God does not exist. Why would they do … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone through a period of depression and wondered what your purpose is in being here? Most of us have times when we basically feel useless … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) MEDITATION: It can be tempting to think we don’t need to improve very much. Ask around, and you’ll hear many people concede that they might could use … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” (Psalm 45:11) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard the phrase, “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly cuts all the way to the bone”? If you were to paraphrase this saying, you could say: “Beauty is superficial but ugliness is … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:5-6) MEDITATION: Saul (later called Paul) was about as far away from the Lord as anyone could be. Not only did … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) MEDITATION: In His typical fashion, Jesus said something that was revolutionary and probably shocking to those whose lives were being governed by the way of the world. The world would have us to believe things like: “Blessed are the clever and boisterous, … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10) MEDITATION: … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all your speaking and in all your knowledge.” (1 Corinthians 1:5) MEDITATION: If someone told you that your life could be enriched in every way, you would be interested, right? If they added that you would be more interesting to listen to and … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7) MEDITATION: Have you ever had a time when someone either gave you something totally unexpected and extremely nice, or someone did something for you that was amazing? … Continue reading