Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have noobligation to do what your flesh urges you to do. For if you live by itsdictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to deaththe deeds of your flesh, you will live. For all who are led by the Spiritof God are children of… Read More The Art of Daily Chores – a Meditation on Romans 8:12-14
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I trust what you have told me? I’m an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the presence of God. It was He who sent me to bring you this good news! But, since you did not… Read More A Striking Contrast – An Advent Meditation on Luke 1:18-20 & 25
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.… Read More The Enemy of Fear: Thoughts on Anxiety – Part 1 – A Meditation on Philippians 4:6-9
“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
“I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?” Shadrach, Meshach, and… Read More Willing to Lose – A Meditation on Daniel 3:15-18
“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
