‘Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD… I rejoice in Your salvation.”’  – 1 Samuel 2:1 When have you really wanted something? We all know what it feels like to long for something desperately, it could be a job, a relationship, a sense of purpose, or a […]

“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.”  Romans 1:21 Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer wrote the following about being thankful: “The nature of human flesh, if it is not disciplined […]

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In her book “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom relates an incident that taught her always to be thankful. She and her sister Betsy had […]

“But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Jesus warned against practising your righteousness before men to be noticed by them. The […]

“And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and […]

“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 1:4 In 1989, at the height of South America’s drug wars, Kurt Muse was the most-wanted man in Panama. A U.S. army veteran raised in Panama, Muse first rose to fame when […]

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 A lot of times we think that our victory comes from the things we have done, or the people we know, or even our educational qualification. We […]

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Many of us at one time or the other have had situations that wounded us deeply. Sometimes these painful incidents may be resolved quickly while other times they linger for years. According to Proverbs 27:6, wounds from a sincere […]

“Come now, and let us reason together”, says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 The Day of Atonement was the single most important day during the time of […]

“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” – Romans 1:21 Among the soldiers of King Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, there was a man who had done some […]

“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 We may not all agree to the same definition of success, but whatever your definition is, we all want more. Unfortunately, the desire for more can sometimes blind us to […]

“With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord, “for his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:41 I am not sure you remember Heman and Jeduthun.  They are not famous like your favourite Bible character yet they […]

“For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.” Galatians 3:18 Have you read about Harvey Penick? His first book, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book, became a surprising best-seller, selling more […]

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:30-31 Driving in some part […]

“Now the Bereans were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11 The Bible says the Bereans were of more “noble character”, that is, they were […]