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WHEN OTHERS OBSERVE YOU, WHO DO THEY SEE?

SCRIPTURE: It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.   (1 Corinthians 1:30) MEDITATION: Have you ever seen someone and said, “You look just like your dad (or mom)”? Or maybe someone has said something similar … Continue reading

WHAT “GETS IN THE WAY” OF YOUR LOVE FOR OTHERS, AND FOR GOD?

SCRIPTURE: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) MEDITATION: Love means sacrificing for others with no expectations of anything in return. Too often, there are folks who do things for others, and then wait to see what they will do … Continue reading

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN DEPRESSION TRIES TO DESTROY YOUR JOY?

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

WHO IS THE MOST PRECIOUS ONE YOU KNOW?

SCRIPTURE: “Come to Christ, who is the living Foundation of Rock upon which God builds; though men have spurned him, he is very precious to God who has chosen him above all others.”   (1 Peter 2:4) MEDITATION: Have you ever been in a group setting where everyone was participating in the comradery, but there … Continue reading

ARE YOU BORED AND FEELING STUCK IN A RUT OF LIFE?

SCRIPTURE: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.   (Romans 12:11-12) MEDITATION: Think about the times when you were on a team and you had a big game on your schedule. Remember the excitement you had. It was … Continue reading

ARE YOU FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHRIST?

SCRIPTURE: Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.   (1 John 3:18)   MEDITATION: Have you ever heard the phrase, “Your walk talks and your talk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks.”? It makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? We have … Continue reading

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT GODLINESS LEADS TO CLEANLINESS?

SCRIPTURE: All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.   (Isaiah 64:6) MEDITATION: All of man’s problems can be attributed to one thing – sin. Sin keeps us … Continue reading

HOW DO YOU REALLY FEEL ABOUT THOSE AROUND YOU?

SCRIPTURE: Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.   Honor one another above yourselves.   (Romans 12:10) MEDITATION: Something unique happens whenever people are saved and give their lives to the Lord. He has a major impact on their character and their perspective on life. Instead of being focused primarily on themselves, they suddenly … Continue reading

DO YOU KNOW IT ALL, OR ARE YOU STILL TEACHABLE?

SCRIPTURE: “You call Me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.”   (John 13:13) MEDITATION: If someone asked you to name the best teacher you have ever had, how would you respond? If someone asked you to name the person you look up to the most, who’s name would you … Continue reading

WHEN PROBLEMS AND TROUBLES ARISE, WHO CAN YOU DEPEND ON TO HELP?

SCRIPTURE: “Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm.  Nothing is too hard for You.”   (Jeremiah 32:17) MEDITATION: Are you guilty of deciding that you will handle the “little things” on your own? Why would you do that? Maybe you thought it would be … Continue reading

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