BIBLE PASSAGE: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (1 John 5:13) MEDITATION: It’s hard isn’t it? You may ask, “What is hard?” It is hard to imagine that someone you didn’t even know at the … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23) MEDITATION: In the last days before His crucifixion, Jesus promised an Advocate would be sent to His disciples (including all today who have yielded their lives to Him). But very truly I tell you, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. (Micah 7:18) MEDITATION: Throughout history we have heard of many man-made gods. Some of the gods focus on material possessions. Some of … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. (John 14:21) If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) MEDITATION: Sometimes we can face issues and problems that seem overwhelming, can’t we? There are some that seem “unresolvable” and cause us to believe that our life will be devastated as a result of their impact on us. Some events can … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11) MEDITATION: Remember when you were a kid and you had fantasy battles against the bad guys? In your imaginary world, it could turn into a fierce battle until you pulled out your secret weapon. Your special … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. (James 1:26) MEDITATION: Whether we like it or not, others observe Christians on a frequent basis. That means that all believers have opportunities to draw others to the Lord, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) MEDITATION: When a new year begins, many people start making resolutions. Webster defines ‘resolution’ as … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62) MEDITATION: If you took a poll, most people would say we live in a pessimistic world. Many are going around wringing their hands … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.” (Isaiah 65:17) MEDITATION: We know what living on earth is like don’t we? We have seen the struggles and disappointments. We have seen the illnesses, pains and deaths. We have … Continue reading