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Children of Light- 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. – 1 Thessalonians 5:5 The Gospels describe Jesus Christ as the light of the world, and He in turn told His disciples that they were the light of the world as well. When […]
My Expectation – Psalm 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. – Psalm 62:5 What do you find worth waiting for? Fresh brownies from the oven? A paycheck? A wedding day? A beloved friend’s return? How about a new baby? Many things may be worth waiting for in the short term, but what […]
Great Riches – Proverbs 13:7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. – Proverbs 13:7 In times of uncertainty, we begin to search for solid ground. Few things make people more nervous than economic or political change. It impacts everyone, and we fear losing our rights or security, […]
Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord – Psalm 86:11
Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. – Psalm 86:11 I have noticed that prayers are often filled with what we want from God. Please do this and please do that. Help this person and such things. We should do better. No proper […]
Assurance – Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. – Jeremiah 29:11 Meditation: In the hustle and bustle of modern society with its expectations and goals, its requirements and rules, we are often overwhelmed. Family, work, school, […]
The Appearance Of Evil – 1 Thessalonians 5:22
1 Thessalonians 5:22 – Abstain from all appearance of evil. How important is your reputation? I dare say that all your earthly success is tied to it. Your reputation is of utmost importance to you, your family, your church and any other group that associates with you. Even small pebbles make ripples in still water. […]
Talking To God – Philippians 4:6
Philippians 4:6 – Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. How’s your prayer life? How often do you pray? Are your prayers focused on you or others? Do you desire the will of God? Do you acknowledge and praise the […]
Born Again – John 3:3
John 3:3 – Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. Are you ever mystified by the fact that many people do not understand or follow the Gospel of Christ? I am a minister, and I am still often surprised by the […]
Established – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. When you were a child, did you ever play a game where you […]
The Lord Direct Your Hearts – 2 Thessalonians 3:5
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Well, I believe a plain reading of the Bible reveals that the chicken came first followed by the egg. For many, a more difficult question […]
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