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THE GREATEST EXPRESSION OF LOVE FOR OTHERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness. (1 Peter 2:24) MEDITATION: When Jesus walked the earth, He was busy about His work the entire time. He worked in the carpenter’s shop. At the marriage feast, He turned water … Continue reading

LOVE IS FROM GOD AND IT WILL NEVER FAIL

BIBLE PASSAGE: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:43-44) MEDITATION: Remember when you received your first driver’s license? It was exciting to know that you could now legally drive a car. Not … Continue reading

UNLOCK THE FLOODGATES THAT ARE HOLDING BACK GOD’S BLESSINGS FOR YOU

BIBLE PASSAGE: Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. (Malachi 3:10b) MEDITATION: Is there anyone who would not welcome being ‘flooded’ with the Lord’s blessings? I … Continue reading

EVIL IS RELENTLESS IN ITS EFFORTS TO OVERPOWER THE GOOD IN YOUR LIFE

BIBLE PASSAGE: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12) MEDITATION: I think we can all agree that life has its struggles. Even within our physical bodies, … Continue reading

FOLLOWING THE LEADER IS A LIFE CHANGING AND EXCITING COMMITMENT!

BIBLE PASSAGE: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19) MEDITATION: Remember when you were a kid and played ‘follow the leader’? If the ‘leader’ was creative, it could be a fun time of doing things out of your comfort zone. Some things were easy, but some could be challenging and … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU TRUST?

BIBLE PASSAGE: But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. (Psalm 52:8) MEDITATION: We live in a world where the virtue of trust is fading away. Some companies have placed profit above loyalty to their employees. Some employees have placed … Continue reading

COPING WITH LIFE’S CALAMITIES

BIBLE PASSAGE: When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. (Proverbs 14:32) MEDITATION: Sometimes we think we have everything together. Everything is going just the way we want it to go, but then suddenly, out of the blue, something upsets our world. It could be a … Continue reading

HOW EXCITING TO KNOW THAT GOD USES THOSE HE SAVES!

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) MEDITATION: Remember … Continue reading

HAVE YOU “PUT ON YOUR NEW SELF”?

BIBLE PASSAGE: And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. (Colossians 3:10) MEDITATION: Remember when you went to your first high school prom? You probably dressed up much nicer than you ever had before. And all of a sudden, you felt like a different … Continue reading

CHANGES IN OUR MINDSET ARE REQUIRED WHEN WE FOLLOW THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5) MEDITATION: God’s Word gives Christians some specific instructions regarding our relationships with each other. We are told to develop a mindset similar to that of Christ Jesus. That means we need to learn more about His mindset. Even … Continue reading

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