Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever - Psalm 107:1, NJKV In Psalm 107:1-9, the psalmist explains why God deserves our thanksgiving. He redeemed His people from the hand of their enemy When, after wandering in the wilderness and finding no city to dwell in, hungry and thirsty, the people cried out to the …
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Fasting
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be …
Wisdom for Wednesday
Dear brothers, you are only visitors here. Since your real home is in heaven, I beg you to keep away from the evil pleasures of this world; they are not for you, for they fight against your very souls. Be careful how you behave among your unsaved neighbors; for then, even if they are suspicious …
Mr. Alden’s News
The Butler entered the drawing-room where Frederick and his mother were. "Mr. Alden is here, Mistress," he announced. Mr. Alden entered the room. He was alone. "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon," Mrs. Livingston replied. "Good afternoon, Mr. Alden. Where's Father?" Mr. Alden cleared his throat. His expression was very grim as he looked at Frederick. "I will tell you in a moment. First …
Wisdom for Wednesday
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon (Isaiah 58:10, New Living Translation) Adobe Stock To me this is another way of saying, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set …
Wisdom for Wednesday
These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so (Acts 17:11, NKJV) iStock Image The apostle Paul and Silas went to Berea, a city in Macedonia, near Pella, at the foot of Mount Bermius. The name "Berea" means "well …
Ruth Meets Anatole
Ruth was back in London and she had been invited to a dinner party on the Saturday. Fortunately, she had an outfit to wear. The invitation was for two but she went alone. The last time she went to a function it was to the gala with Gideon. Dushan and his wife were there as well as Laird …
Chelsey Arrives in Lisbon
The sun was going to set soon and he would be heading to the airport to meet Chelsey. His heart skipped at beat at the thought of seeing her. He had spoken to her last night on his cell, through What's App and they were on the phone for hours. They were both looking forward to …
Not Hopeless
Acts 9:1-31 Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name” (Acts 9:13, 14, New King James Version) Adobe Image of Apostle Paul The apostle Paul was on …
Hasani’s Regret & Anele’s Future with Mr. Ebrahim
Hasani watched Anele and her friend, Dimah talking. He was tempted to go over and say hello but he wasn't sure that he should now after meeting Mr. Ebrahim at the graduation ceremony. It had been a blow when his mother had later told him that Mr. Ebrahim and Anele were courting each other and …
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