I hope this series of meditations on Biblical values has enriched your lives. I have been refreshed in preparing them. A. We need to practice honesty at all times. The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 4:15 TLB wrote – “We will lovingly follow the truth at all times—speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly—and so become more and more in […]
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“More Biblical Values”
If we are Christians, certain Biblical values should set us apart from the world. A. Respect. Good relationships depend upon respect. In Exodus 20 we have the Ten Commandments. In verse 12, we read “Honor (respect) your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God […]
“WHY”
I am frequently asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” It is usually put in another form — “Pastor, now that I am a Christian, I thought I wouldn’t have any more problems. It seems that I have more. Why?” The Bible says that bad things can happen to good people for several […]
“Biblical Values”
Do you know what your purpose is for your life? If you don’t know, you will just drift through life and not accomplish what God intended. Ask God to reveal to you what HIS purpose is for your life. I assure you, He will let you know. If you are not a Christian, the first thing for you […]
“Hope in the Messiah”
The Prophet Isaiah mentions the Messiah more than any other Old Testament prophet. In Isaiah 7:14, he speaks of Messiah’s virgin birth. “All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God […]
“Being Vulnerable with God”
In James 1:22-26 NLT we read, But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. 25 But if you […]
“Our Generous God”
(A devotion shared by Lesley Knudsen-DeWitt) Definitions of Generous: Adjective – willing to give and share unstintingly Synonyms: charitable – full of love and generosity, benevolent, freehearted – generous in providing aid to others, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, giving, openhanded – given or giving freely ______________________________________________________________ The Bible tells us that God is love. And […]
“Sustained!”
A Meditation from David Jeremiah “Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Is 46:4, NIV SHEPHERD – Cast your cares on the LORD and he […]
“Prophecies Pointing to Yeshua the Jewish Messiah”
With all of the focus on Israel today, I thought it might be interesting to share some of the prophecies that speak of Jesus or Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, and our Savior. (1) The origin and birthplace of the Messiah was prophesied. Micah 5:2 – But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village […]
“How to Handle Bad Days”
Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX wrote, “December 26th and January 2nd. What do these dates have in common? Each has the potential to be a bad day. Have you discovered that after a day of celebration or some momentous event, there can be a letdown? Folks, as long as […]
