Passage: Philippians 4:4-13 Key Verse: “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. “ v. 12 (NASB) One of my favorite songs that our church's choir sings, by Richard Smallwood, is entitled “The Center of My Joy”. In its chorus, Continue Reading
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How Do You Count Your Days?
Passage: Psalm 90 Key Verses: “For you, a thousand years are as a passing day, as brief as a few night hours. (…) Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” Vs. 4,12 (NLT) I was watching one of my favorite shows the other day on the Animal Channel, and the TV presenter called my attention. He said, in his captivating British accent: “I am looking down from this mountain at this ancient valley, realizing that the rocks I’m stepping on are over 2 billion Continue Reading
By His Stripes, I am healed!
Passage: Isaiah 53 Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%2053&version=NASB Key Verses: “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and by his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. (vs. 5-6 – KJV) Tears stream down my face as I watch the Son of God, my dear Savior and Lord hanging Continue Reading
“Nosce Te Ipsum”
Passage: Psalm 139 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%20139&version=AMP Key Verses: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24 (NASB) "Nosce Te Ipsum" - Know Thyself! The famous quote has been attributed originally to the philosopher Socrates; however it has been widely used by famous philosophers and common gents alike, in an effort to describe Continue Reading
Jesus’ Most Honored Guests
Passage: Luke 14:7-11 Key Verse: “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (V. 11 – NASB) I am watching my sweet friend sing her heart out to Jesus, watched by thousands of people in the congregation. Weeks later, when the service is broadcasted to the world, she may be seen by millions of people around the globe. I am watching her and I’m smiling. I know her well - she is not there to be seen. As self-conscious as she is, this I Continue Reading
In the Corner of the Vineyard
Passage: Luke 13:6-9 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2013:6-9&version=NASB Key Passage: “Behold, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree without finding any. Cut it down! Why does it even use up the ground?” As a little girl, I would count down the months until summer each year. I lived in the city and spent every summer vacation at my grandmother’s farm by a salt water bay close to the ocean. I have many fond memories of those days; most of them Continue Reading
