“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.” Genesis 21:19. This week our subject will be: “Encounters at the Well.” There are many stories in the Bible that centre around a well.…
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). According to the World Health Organization, the number one cause of death globally is heart disease. It ranks ahead of cancer, respiratory disease, and stroke. Sadly, many of those deaths are preventable if…
“That my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11). Everyone wants to be happy, but each of us defines happiness differently. Some base their happiness level on what they possess. Happiness is a new pair of shoes, a sporty car, the latest electronics,…
“Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.” (Acts 10:20, NKJV) Have you ever been comfortable in your routine and then God jolts you out of the ordinary with a special assignment? Perhaps that assignment seems to defy logic—at least from our human…
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16, ESV) Are you a procrastinator? I confess; I put off certain tasks as long as I can. (Think doing my tax return, cleaning my storage area, or making a business call that will mean a long…
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15, ESV) “You don’t understand; you’ve never been through what I’m going through.” Has anyone ever said that…
While they were traveling, he entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. (Luke 10:38-39, CSV) Have you ever wished you had lived in Bible times—walking…
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God…
1 Kings 3:9 MSG “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?” Right before Solomon made this request, God appeared to him in…