There is an oxymoron throughout the Bible. It says that brokenness is strength. How can this be? How can brokenness be strength? In order to use men and women to their fullest extent, the Lord has to break His servants so that they might have a new kind of strength that is not human in … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Find Strength in Brokenness
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Christian Meditation: How To Identify Works of the Flesh
The Works of the Flesh We've all heard someone say, "He's a self-made man." What are they saying in this statement? Are they saying that this individual achieved success by his hard work and sweat? Many a person has achieved success through honest hard work. There is a danger for any of us who may … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Identify Works of the Flesh
Christian Meditation: How To Be A Vessel to Bless Others
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." Proverbs 11:24-25 One of the reasons God entrusts money to us is to bless other Christians by meeting their needs. God uses the transfer of money within … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Be A Vessel to Bless Others
Christian Meditation: How To Embrace the Mess
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest." Proverbs 14:4 I used to walk through a new home subdivision. Often I would see the street filled with red clay from the land as bulldozers clear it to lay a foundation. The job site … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Embrace the Mess
Christian Meditation: How To Identify The Spiritual Realm
The Spiritual Realm How real is the spiritual realm? My lawyer friend from Nigeria tells a personal story of how he was preparing for an important case. He knew that he must be prepared to argue five separate points. He was to appear before his country's supreme court, so it was a very important case. … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Identify The Spiritual Realm
Christian Meditation: How To Be Faithful Throughout Your Christian Life
"The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down." Psalm 145:13b-14 Have you ever had a relationship with someone who was faithful? You knew you could depend on that person to do what he … Continue reading Christian Meditation: How To Be Faithful Throughout Your Christian Life
Christian Meditation: Does God direct your plans?
So often, Christian workplace believers set out to plan something that seems good in their own mind. The merits of what is being planned can look great, and it can even be a worthy endeavor. However, that is not the point. When Jesus said He came only to do the will of the Father, He … Continue reading Christian Meditation: Does God direct your plans?
Christian Meditation: Angels in the Workplace
"For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." Psalm 91:11-12 For years Sergis ran his small retail business from his store in a local shopping center. Every week a … Continue reading Christian Meditation: Angels in the Workplace
Morning Meditation: God’s Selection Process
God's Selection Process "So Gideon took the men down to the water. There the Lord told him, 'Separate those who lap the water with their tongues like a dog from those who kneel down to drink.'" Judges 7:5 Would you ever take on an army of 100,000 with only 300 men? Sound preposterous? I agree. … Continue reading Morning Meditation: God’s Selection Process
Morning Meditation: Living As If You Were Dead
"In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11 What are the things that arouse the strongest emotions in you? Perhaps it is a rude motorist who cuts you off in traffic. Perhaps it is the anger you feel when you are wrongfully accused. Perhaps it … Continue reading Morning Meditation: Living As If You Were Dead