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Category Archives: Encouragement
A Rejected King
The elders of Israel asked the prophet Samuel to make a king over them like the other nations have. When Samuel prayed about this, the Lord replied, “they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should … Continue reading
The Kingdom, Power, and Glory
The “Our Father” prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 humbles me. The entire prayer is pointing us to see our need for the Lord in everything. The Father is exalted in heaven. We pray for His kingdom to come and replace the … Continue reading
Pen Pal Letter
I read with interest the quotes you had gathered about repentance, addiction, and other subjects to help you grow. They are really good quotes. I see one glaring problem with your quotes. First, read Romans 1:16, “For I am not … Continue reading
More to Follow
After seeing King Solomon’s riches and hearing his wisdom, the queen of Sheba said to him, “Behold, the half was not told me. You exceed in wisdom and prosperity the report which I heard” (1 Kings 10:7, NASB). What wonderful … Continue reading
Old Testament consequences in the New Testament times
While King Solomon stood before the people before the newly dedicated temple, he prayed for several scenarios in which they would need to pray before the temple of God’s presence. “When your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because … Continue reading
The Two Heads
In Romans 5:12-21, Paul introduces the idea of Adam being the head of humanity. That is, what Adam had was passed on to everyone else, as a free gift, as it were. Adam passed on sin and death to us … Continue reading
Thine Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son
The Swiss author of this hymn, Edmond Budry, originally wrote it in French. He beautifully captures the intimate connection Christ’s earthly body has with His resurrection glory. Thine be the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death … Continue reading
Meditation: A Faith That Works, James 2:26
We’re familiar with James 2:26: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” Do we know what it implies? James is talking about living life in a way that bears witness to … Continue reading
My Prayer List Benefits
I’ve been using a prayer list to keep my prayer times productive. Here are some of the blessings I’ve discovered after keeping to it almost every evening. These benefits are for anyone who wants a better prayer life!
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was written by Charles Wesley, with classical composer Felix Mendelssohn adding the tune. Charles, drawing from his … Continue reading
