Category Archives: Christian meditation

Life is tough but God’s love…

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

for us is expressed in many ways. You may be thinking of John 3:16, where God the Father lovingly offered us salvation through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus.  What happens after that? How does He express love for us? … Continue reading →

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How important is love to God?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NKJV)   13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, … Continue reading →

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What’s the love-martyrdom connection?

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

When you think of a Christian being a martyr, what comes to mind?  Perhaps you think of this scripture. Revelation 2:13 (NKJV) 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is.And you hold fast to My name, and did … Continue reading →

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When what God does in your life doesn’t make sense, do you still trust Him?

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

God’s purpose in His peoples lives have been frequently misunderstood.  Joseph didn’t understand this for many years.  Lets look at his story. Genesis 37:5-10 (NKJV) 5 Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more. 6 So … Continue reading →

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Will God …

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

  Be with you during trials and tribulations?   Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.   Give you what you need to … Continue reading →

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Is God pleased with your endurance?

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Why does God allow His people to endure persecutions and tribulations in this physical life? None of us knows all of the reasons why God does what He does.  Here are just some of them from scripture. James 5:11 (NKJV) 11 Indeed we … Continue reading →

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What you can’t do, God can.

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

It’s widely accepted in the church that you can’t save yourself by your own efforts. As the scripture says, Romans 6:23 (NKJV) 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The only thing that pays the … Continue reading →

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Does God always love you?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

All of God’s people have to bear some amount of suffering and loss. In another post I quoted Psalm 34:19, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”   You might these two … Continue reading →

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Is sin the cause of all afflictions?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

God, being sovereign, has the right to cause or allow suffering in His creation. You may be familiar with some of the many scripture in the book of Psalms confirming that God does punish sinners with loss or suffering because … Continue reading →

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These things must be

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

If you’re like me, you petition God for better health and quality of life for many He sends across your path.  You truly want to positively impact their lives through intercessory prayer, and you pray for God’s will to be … Continue reading →

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