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HAVE YOU BEEN BLESSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD?

SCRIPTURE: I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.   (Ephesians 3:16) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about how awesome it would be just to receive a small portion of the glorious riches of God? Just imagine, the smallest amount of His … Continue reading

DO YOU LOVE JESUS AS MUCH AS HE LOVES YOU?

SCRIPTURE: “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”   (John 8:58) MEDITATION: When I was a child, I thought that Jesus entered the world at Bethlehem. I could imagine how excited His parents were and how excited He was when they brought Him gifts from another country. I would … Continue reading

ARE YOU FEELING SEPARATED FROM THE LORD?

SCRIPTURE: Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.   (Psalm 51:2) MEDITATION: It’s true isn’t it – when believers sin, they feel guilty. So is guilt a good thing or a bad thing? Our first response would be that it is a good thing, right? It means that we love the … Continue reading

TEMPTATIONS: FRIEND OR FOE?

SCRIPTURE: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.   And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.   (1 Corinthians 10:13) MEDITATION: Does … Continue reading

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO RECEIVE SALVATION FROM THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) MEDITATION: We hear the word ‘salvation’ a lot, but unfortunately some people seem to think, or make it appear, complicated. When we search in God’s Word, we … Continue reading

IS THERE A GOOD EXCUSE FOR NOT BELIEVING IN THE EXISTENCE OF GOD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: 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: Have you ever thought about what it will be like when you meet Jesus face to face? … Continue reading

IS YOUR LIFE OUT OF FOCUS? IS YOUR PEACE AND JOY ELUDING YOU?

BIBLE PASSAGE: For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. (Hebrews 13:14) MEDITATION: Who would say that the world we live in is perfect? It can be very discouraging when we focus on the troubles of our world. Much of our discouragement is … Continue reading

WHAT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SPEAK?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. (James 3:5) MEDITATION: Many people spend a lot of time exercising and bodybuilding. There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to improve one’s health. There … Continue reading

ARE YOU STILL SEARCHING, OR HAVE YOU FOUND IT?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles. (1 Corinthians 1:22-23) MEDITATION: Would you agree that everyone is looking for something to bring value into their lives? Some people are just bored and looking for something to spice up … Continue reading

DO YOU HAVE A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” (Matthew 4:10) MEDITATION: In this setting of scripture, it is interesting to see how Jesus ‘connects’ worship and serving. When the word worship is mentioned, most of us probably think about singing … Continue reading

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