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WE HAVE A REWARDING RESPONSIBILITY TO FUTURE GENERATIONS

BIBLE PASSAGE: We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. (Psalm 78:4) MEDITATION: At any time, we are just one generation away from being a pagan nation. Consider what could happen to our country if … Continue reading

FINDING HELP DURING TIMES OF TROUBLE AND HELPLESSNESS

BIBLE PASSAGE: For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13) MEDITATION: Whenever life crashes in on us, we may wish that we could once again be children and have parents who will take care of us … Continue reading

RESPONDING CORRECTLY TO THE HURTFUL COMMENTS FROM OTHERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.” (1 Peter 2:15) MEDITATION: We’ve all been there at times, haven’t we? Someone says something to us that ‘pushes all our buttons’ at once. When that happens we have several ways of reacting and our … Continue reading

FAILURE SHOULD NOT MEAN THAT ADDITIONAL FAILURES ARE EXPECTED

BIBLE PASSAGE: Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” (John 13:37) MEDITATION: Peter loved the Lord and dedicated his life to following Him, however, he still needed to mature in some areas. When he felt the Lord’s life was in danger, he made an emotionally-charged … Continue reading

GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INCREDIBLE GIFT FOR BLESSING OTHERS!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) MEDITATION: Have you ever suddenly thought about someone and felt the need to pray for them? It can happen ‘out … Continue reading

FREEDOM OF CHOICE: WE CAN CHOOSE FREEDOM OR BONDAGE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. (Galatians 4:8) MEDITATION: If someone served their time in prison and was finally released, we can only imagine how it must feel for them to be free again. However, if we saw them outside the … Continue reading

THE VALUABLE GIFT OF PEACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15) MEDITATION: Many people have the wrong concept that becoming a Christian results in changes that will kill their enjoyment of living. This a lie from Satan designed to … Continue reading

DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE INCOMPLETE IN ‘KNOWING THE LORD’?

BIBLE PASSAGE: We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. (1 John 2:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever known someone who wanted to join a club or organization and began trying to change all the rules? Changing the rules could be a good thing, or it could disrupt the purpose … Continue reading

GENUINE SALVATION INCLUDES NEW VIRTUES WHICH ARE ACTIVATED BY LOVE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1) MEDITATION: When we read and meditate on the scriptures, we can easily see that the control center for our faith (or lack of faith) is a combination … Continue reading

ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON A LIFE OF STRENGTH AND THANKFULNESS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, (Colossians 2:6) MEDITATION: Some people miss out on living the ‘good life’ because they fail to realize that salvation is a ‘new beginning’. It gives us the opportunity to live life as we have never experienced … Continue reading

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