The Word: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Mark 4:9). Prayerful Contemplation: In this noisy age, it is almost impossible to find a moment just to be quiet in the Presence of the Lord. I am constantly surrounded by sounds that aggresively fill my ears even when I do not want them to. Many times,... More

The Word: Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee (Jer 31:3). Prayerful Contemplation: After discovering the roots of Valentine’s Day, I don’t really consider it such a big deal anymore. However, it’s very interesting to watch... More

The Word: Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up (Hosea 6:1). Prayerful Contemplation: It is impossible to forget one’s first encounter with the Lord. The First Encounter is the day that someone hears a sermon, reads... More

The Word: With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again (Matthew 7:2). Prayerful Contemplation: It is very easy to pass judgment on other people, and to notice the mistakes of others before I see my own shortcomings. It is also very... More

The Word: Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy (Psalm 33:18). Prayerful Contemplation: When I wake up every morning and ask the Lord to bless my day, I cannot predict what will become of it or of me, but I am confident that He is watching over me,... More

The Word: Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed (Psalm 37:3). Prayerful Contemplation: Just a few days after the devotion on obedience, an important word pops up again: TRUST. What is trust? Someone put it like this: When I walk into a living room... More

It’s another weekend… time to reflect on the lessons from the week. Monday: The devil is a discourager, but in God I have strength and peace. All discouragement is of the devil. Where will I find the Lord? That is where I will go. If He is in the temple, let me love to find Him there. If... More

The Word: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony (Revelation 12:11). Prayerful Contemplation: What is the reason for my testimony? To whom should I tell it? With whom should I share it? In most churches every Sunday, there is a brief space of time in the service... More

The Word: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). Prayerful Contemplation: Is it ever right to take a risk? How do we know when it is time to act? It is this state of not knowing that in fact makes it a risk after all, isn’t it?... More

The Word: Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul (Psalm 25:1). Prayerful Contemplation: God loves to hear my prayers. I am His precious daughter. As I walk with Him and in Him, I speak to Him. Many times, I express my thanks and praise, as well as my anxieties and general feelings, out loud. And many,... More