BIBLE PASSAGE: Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) MEDITATION: Jesus gave a very succinct message to the people then (and now) about the expectations of His followers. Some people struggle with the assurance that they … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. (Psalm 22:6) MEDITATION: Have you ever felt like you were on an island….by yourself….alone? It seems that you have trouble connecting with others, and even when you do, you are skeptical about your relationship with them? As … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5) MEDITATION: Sometimes people tend to consider ‘wisdom’ and ‘knowledge’ as the same. However, they are quite different. “Knowledge” is about facts and ideas that we acquire … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. (Philippians 2:14-15) MEDITATION: Many people strive to obey God, and that is a good thing. However, some … Continue reading
BBIBLE PASSAGE: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (Psalm 51:10-12) MEDITATION: Have you ever had … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: 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: The greatest blessing we receive from faithfully and obediently giving to the Lord is not on the ‘financial side’ of the ledger, but on the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:4-6) … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) MEDITATION: “Unity” is a word that describes togetherness, or oneness; it’s the opposite of “being divided”. It has a peaceful sound, doesn’t it? However we live in a world of conflict where unity is becoming more of a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) MEDITATION: Satan wants us to believe that we cannot help worrying about things. He wants us to think it is just part of who we are, and that if we … Continue reading