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Seeking Solitude in God’s Presence

Word for the WeekJanuary 19, 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:15-16 NIV). As Jesus continued to impact lives, ministering from place to place, teaching, healing and delivering the people, the…

Alone with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 12, 2025518Views 0Likes 0Comments

“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” (Genesis 32:24 NIV). After sending his family and possessions across the stream, Jacob remains alone. This solitude sets the stage for a profound encounter with God. Jacob spends the night alone at the Jabbok River, wrestling with a divine being, often interpreted…

Embracing A Closer Walk with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 5, 2025105Views 0Likes 0Comments

I am God Almighty, walk before me and be blameless. I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase God spoke to Abram at ninety-nine years old. He said, “Walk before me and be blameless.” This particular call to Abram came after thirteen years of no record of any communication between…

The Announcement

Word for the WeekDecember 8, 2024122Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘“But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.” Luke 1:13-17 While Zechariah was serving in the temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to him and announced that Elizabeth would bear a…

Light of the World

Word for the WeekDecember 1, 2024137Views 0Likes 0Comments

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 NIV). Jesus used the metaphor of light to convey a profound message to His disciples about their identity. He tells His followers that they are the “light of the world,” meant to shine brightly and be seen…

Rejoice in the Lord

Word for the WeekNovember 24, 2024115Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are nosheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I willbe joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIV).…