Morning Meditations

In this episode, we are encouraged by the book of James to pray, and we are reminded that, although we may not now how prayer works, prayer definitely makes a difference, even if it simply changes US!

In this episode, we here from the book of James that God is just waiting for us to turn to Him!

In this episode, the book of James talks to us about wisdom and about living together as a community of faith!

In this episode, we are reminded not to show partiality in the body of believers and to treat others the way we want to be treated!

In this episode, we are reminded to learn to be content and not need more and more, knowing God will never leave us or forsake us!

In this episode, we are encouraged to set ourselves apart to God alone and to live at peace with everyone!

In this episode, the book of Hebrews reminds us that God is ultimately for us and anything He asks of us is for our good!

In this episode, we look at the "Faith Chapter" in scripture, and we are reminded that faith is not the same thing as certainty!

In this episode, we are reminded that in Christ, the new covenant has begun and that God's laws are written on our hearts as Jeremiah prophesied.

We are reminded in this passage from Hebrews that God kept his promise to Abraham and God will keep his promise to us as well!

In this episode, we are reminded of the power of the Word of God!

In this episode, we are reminded that we have been brought into the house of God through Jesus who is our high priest and who bring us hope!

In this episode, we see that Jesus enters into our humanity and enters into death on behalf of all humanity!

In this episode, we are reminded that Christ perfectly mirrors God and that we are called to reflect Christ to the world!

In this episode, Paul tells Philemon to receive Onesimus bcak as a brother in Christ and not a slave!

In this episode, Paul is talking about the change that Christ brings and talks about living as good citizens in our world.

In this episode, Paul is talking about the forgiveness that has been offered in Christ and the new, resurrection life that is a foretaste of the glory of heaven!

In this episode, Paul is telling Titus he left him in Crete to appoint leaders who represent Christ well!

In this episode, Paul encourages Titus to receive everything that he has given him in this message of salvation, the eternal life Christ promised!

In this episode, we see that Paul is nearing the end of his life on earth and is passing the baton to Timothy by reminding him to be faithful to the message!

In this episode, Paul reminds Timothy that the word of God is powerful in teaching us how to live as God's people!

In this episode, Paul is telling Timothy that he should seek a mature faith based in faith, love, and peace, and that he should avoid being argumentative and harsh!

In this episode, we hear Paul telling Timothy to seek after true wealth and not fall into the trap of needing more and more!

Paul lays out for Timothy that the church should treat one another as family and care for those who would not care for themselves!

In this episode, Paul is reminding Timothy to set and example for other believers even though he is young and to keep on using the gifts God has given him for ministry!

In this passage, Paul lists qualifications of leaders. We are encouraged not to be legalistic with this list, but to realize that our choices affect other people's view of God!

In this episode, we talk about taking scripture in context as we look at Paul's words about women.

In this episode, Paul encourages the church to have prayer as the foundation for everything they do!

In this episode, Paul is urging Timothy to keep LOVE at the center of the gospel!

In this episode, Paul confronts those who are being lazy and refusing to work.

In this episode, Paul is praying for the church in Thessalonica, that God would put a fresh heart in them, invigorate their work, and enliven their speech!

In this episode, Paul is giving thanks for the Thessalonian church because of the fact that they are steady and determined in their walk with Christ!

In this episode, we see that the times and dates of the second coming are not something we should be concerned about, but rather living as children of the light!

In this episode, Paul wants to make sure the church is aware of what will happen to those who have died.

In this episode, we see that Paul is giving thanks for the Thessalonian church, and praying that the love of God would well up in them until it overflows!

In this episode, Paul say that he and his companions were being faithful to preach the message and minister to the church at Thessalonica. Their goal was to be faithful to the message, not to earn the approval of the people!

In this episode, Paul is telling the church to take off some of their old ways of living and put on some new ways!

In this episode, we are reminded of the centrality of Christ!

In this episode, Paul is urging the Philippian church to not be anxious, but trust God in prayer. Also, he tells them to give thanks and think about the good things in life!

In this episode, Paul is reminding us that we can always find joy in every situation because God is near to us!

In this episode, Paul says that the cross is central to the true message of Christ!

In this episode, we are called to have the same attitude as Jesus who emptied himself in love for us!

In this episode, Paul tells the Philippian church that it was God who began the work, and will continue the work until it is complete!

In this episode, Paul looks at some relationships and gives some instructions on treating one another with equality!

In this episode, Paul is telling the church at Ephesus to make the most of every chance they get!

In this episode, Paul urges the church to looking different than they did before they knew Christ!

In this episode, Paul tells the church at Ephesus to walk the walk of faith with humility and discipline. He encouraged them to take the journey together, united in Christ!

In this episode, Paul is praying that the church in Ephesus would be able to grasp how high, and wide, and long and deep is the love of God in Christ Jesus!

In this episode, we are reminded that when we were at our worst, God's mercy made us His children!

In this episode, we see Paul giving thanks for the Christians at Ephesus and praying that God would help them to see what God is doing clearly!

In this episode, Paul boasts in the cross rather than in keeping the law! We are reminded that to lose our life is to find it!