The Ministry of Encouragement

Scripture When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. ~2 Corinthians 7:5-6, NLT Quote “Encouragement is awesome. It can actually change…

Stand Your Ground

  Scripture A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. ~Ephesians 6:10-11, NLT Quote The devil is absolutely malicious and purely evil. ~Billy Graham {Wisdom For Today, p.312} The devil…

Prowling and Growling

Scripture And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.  They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied. ~ Psalms 59:14-15 (CSB) Quote By prevailing over obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive as his chosen destination. ~Christopher Columbus   In biblical times, dogs were not viewed as pets. I don’t…

Jesus And Recreation

Scripture Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. ~John 21:3, NRSV Quote Recreation is refreshment of strength and spirits after work by means of refreshment or diversion. ~Merriam Webster There is a…

The Devil Incarnate

Scripture “Don’t listen to Hezekiah! These are the terms the king of Assyria is offering: Make peace with me—open the gates and come out. Then each of you can continue eating from your own grapevine and fig tree and drinking from your own well.” ~Isaiah 36:16, NIrV Quote “When pride and presumption walk before, shame…