BIBLE PASSAGE: For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE(S): “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” (Psalm 105:3-4) “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) MEDITATION: Most of us have a time (or … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.” (Acts 5:19) MEDITATION: We read in the Bible how angels were intertwined in the lives of believers. While Satan was at work in the hearts of others arousing people to treat the apostles harshly … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. (1 Corinthians 14:1) MEDITATION: Paul gives us three instructions as follows: 1. Allow love to guide us in all we do. 2. Have a strong desire to discover our spiritual gifts. 3. Seek … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. (1 Corinthians 9:24) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you felt that all your efforts seemed to be in … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Let him ask in faith with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6) MEDITATION: Being able to communicate with the Lord is a special privilege that we have as believers. We can worship and sing praises to Him, and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (1 Corinthians 1:17) MEDITATION: Have you ever been listening to a speaker and when he or she said something in particular, you thought, “Wow, that was … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “You have heard that is was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” (Matthew 5:38-39) MEDITATION: Following the commands of Jesus can present us with many challenges, can’t … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:18) MEDITATION When is the last time you were really excited about something? Was it a gift you received? Was it reconnecting with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. Was it the birth of a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:2) MEDITATION: Sometimes we all reach a low point in our lives, and it creates in us a desire to reach out to someone hoping … Continue reading