Read Ecclesiastes 1-2 Who am I? What am I? Why am I here? Is there any point to it all? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, you’re not alone. Life can be confusing at the best of times, and let’s face it, the good times don’t always roll. Relationships can go sour, finances …
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2 Chronicles 7:14 Happy New Year 2022 and thank God for the grace to welcome in a new year! As we rejoice in the gift of life, we recognize that 2022 dawned with myriad challenges and concerns on the global horizon. As Jesus put it in Matthew 24:6-8, we hear of wars and rumors of …
An internet search titled, ‘God in the Old and New Testament,’ yields headlines such as “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?”, or “Why was God so harsh in the Old Testament, but more forgiving in the New Testament?” and “Old Testament vs New Testament: A …
A fictional diary entry based on the observations of Julius, the centurion assigned to guard Paul on the journey to Rome in Acts 27:1 – 28:16 Dear Diary, This is a true account of the journey which I, Julius, a centurion of Rome’s Imperial Regiment undertook with the prisoner Paul, servant of the one …
A prayer for our children and the media/entertainment they consume. Dear Jesus, thank you for your tender love and care for children. You said that no one should prevent them from coming to you and woe to those who would try! Today, Lord we lift up before You the world of media and entertainment that …
Acts 12:1-18 Would the curse of Herod ever break? Rhoda shivered slightly in the midnight chill and tugged at her wrap with one hand while the other clutched a water pitcher. She navigated the room, stepping around the friends and family of her mistress who had gathered in the house to pray for Peter – …
“How was youth group today?” Dad asked Morenike as the family walked to the car after service. “Fine. I guess,” Morenike replied. “You guess?” Mom smiled. “That doesn’t sound very convincing.” Morenike smiled back. “It was good, but there’s something I don’t quite understand.” “Uh-oh, here comes the philosopher again,” laughed Debo, Morenike’s twin brother. …
Matthew 27:55 – 28:7 It was now the third day. The man sat in his cave and pondered what he’d seen. He had watched as two men took Jesus’ body, placed it in a nearby tomb and rolled a large stone across the entrance. He was still there when a group of Roman soldiers came …
Matthew 27:45-54 TETELESTAI!!! Rocks and tombs broke apart as the reverberating cry shook heaven and earth. The man felt the ground quiver and heard the shuddering roar of ruptured stone. Dense darkness bore down as he opened his eyes from what felt like a long, deep sleep. His body felt heavy. Faint memories of past …
Almighty Father, we thank for the precious gift of children and the blessings that they lavish upon our lives. We recognize your tender affection for these little ones, through whom your name is glorified in the miracle of new life. Open our hearts to love these ones as you do; enlighten the eyes of our …
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