“He went in alone and shut the door behind him and prayed to the Lord.” In 2 Kings 4:8-37, we find an incredible story about the Prophet Elisha and a woman from the town of Shunem. While I will summarize the story, I encourage you to take some time to read it for yourself. The… Read More He Shut the Door – A Meditation on 2 Kings 4:33
“But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.” When I look at Mary, Jesus’ mother, I see within her a humble heart, overflowing with joy because of the rich blessings she received. We know almost nothing about her. Scriptures only give us a genealogy. What kind of person would attract God to… Read More To Treasure and To Ponder – A Advent Meditation on Luke 2:19
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” What is purity of heart? The idea of purity is seen throughout the Bible. Scriptures seem to talk about different ways to be pure before God. The book definition of purity is: “freedom from adulteration or contamination.” The key word being “freedom.” Notice the… Read More What is Purity of Heart? – A Meditation on Matthew 5:8
“If you love me, obey my commandments.” What does love and obedience have to do with one another? In truth, everything. C.S. Lewis wrote in his book That Hideous Strength, “You do not fail in obedience through lack of love but have lost love because you never attempted obedience.” “You do not fail in obedience… Read More Obedience and Love – A Meditation on John 14:15
“Forget all of that – it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland” (NLT). “I am about to… Read More A New Thing – A Meditation on Isaiah 43:18-19
“Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer… Read More Keep Watch with Me (Part 2) – A Meditation on Mark 14:37-40
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