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ENCOUNTERS WITH THE LORD CAN OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY, AT ANY TIME!

BIBLE PASSAGE: A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. (Mark 15:21) MEDITATION: Feast of the Unleavened Bread: A weeklong celebration to remember when God brought the Israelites out of the bondage of … Continue reading

THE QUIETNESS OF FRIENDS IS MORE VALUABLE THAN THE NOISE OF ENEMIES

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.” (1 Peter 3:8) MEDITATION: There are at least five qualities of friendship. 1. Harmony.     We are to be of one mind; not necessarily singing the same note,     but complimenting one another. Each … Continue reading

GOD’S PLANS ARE UNAFFECTED BY OUR EMOTIONS OR INTELLECTUALITY

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God” (1 Corinthians 2:11) MEDITATION: Sidlow Baxter (pastor/theologian/evangelist) once said,     “Your emotions are the shallowest part of your nature.       Salvation is the deepest work … Continue reading

FEAR IS A THIEF WHICH STEALS OUR PEACE AND JOY

BIBLE PASSAGE: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) MEDITATION: All throughout the Scriptures, the Lord encourages us not to be afraid or anxious. As His children, … Continue reading

GOD SPOKE TO PEOPLE DURING BIBLICAL TIMES, AND HE SPEAKS TO US TODAY!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” (Romans 11:33) MEDITATION: We have to guard ourselves against lowering the standard of God’s Word to our level of understanding, or political correctness, or tolerance, or preference. And we need … Continue reading

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BETTER LIFE!

BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. (Psalm 8:1) MEDITATION: Would you agree that life can become exhausting and exasperating? Each person has their own individual concept of the ideal living environment, and even though we may have different versions, … Continue reading

IF WE FAIL TO MAKE CHANGES, OUR MISTAKES WILL CONTINUE

BIBLE PASSAGE: We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 26:14) MEDITATION: Many times we go about our work thinking (hoping) that we are doing a good job. Whenever … Continue reading

HAVE THE “WILDERNESS DAYS” RETURNED?

BIBLE PASSAGE: In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 3:1-2) MEDITATION: “In those days” – The Bible tells us of a man dedicated to serving the Lord during a time when few were interested in hearing about … Continue reading

HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RISE ABOVE THE THINGS THAT TRY TO DISCOURAGE US?

BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot shed? At times you feel like Paul who just couldn’t understand his own actions. I do not understand what I do. For what I want … Continue reading

ARE YOU HAVING FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, WORRY, OR FEAR?

BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. (Psalm 6:1) MEDITATION: Have you ever had a time (or times) when you felt uncomfortable and restless. No matter how much you tried to relax and calm yourself, the feelings of restlessness continued to linger. Your intense desire for … Continue reading

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