Recent Devotions
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” (III John 1:4) Today is Father’s Day and many families are celebrating that special man in their lives. Dads come in all sizes and shapes. They may be tall and thin, short and round, or anything in between. Some have thick curly hair while others may not have enough hair to justify buying a comb. Some dads are loud and jovial; others are quiet and shy. No two dads are alike. I never doubted that my father loved me. It wasn’t as much the words he said as his actions that proclaimed his love. He worked…
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12, ESV) Can you remember a time when someone showed kindness to you? It happened to me today. While driving down the interstate, traffic slowed as we approached some road construction. Another…
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good…
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“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul years, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2, NIV. Just now in prayer, I said, “God, I miss my time with you.” It is 6:06am and both of my babies (3 and 1 year old) are still sleeping. I relish moments alone with God, but alone time, in general, is fleeting these days. However, throughout my day, I am intentional about spending time with the Lord. It is sometimes amongst laundry piles, a three-year-old trying…
“All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth.” Hebrews 11:13 Have you ever watched an old clip of Winnie the Pooh and noticed how gloomy Eeyore is? His head is hung, his eyes are pointed toward the ground, and his mood is depressed. If he were real I imagine his body would ache from his poor posture, and his mind would be weary. Some of us have an…
According to Google, we make approximately 35,000 conscious decisions every day. Of course, many of these choices seem insignificant and finite. However, every choice we make, good or bad, will impact our lives. Simple Choices: What to wear. What to eat. What to read. What to watch on Netflix. More Complex Choices: What College to attend. Who to marry. What ministry to be involved in. Where to live. we are decision-making machines. The simple decision of our food choices can alter our health in a negative or positive way. Or, the choice of what to watch on T.V and the…
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” Psalm 139:23 The business world often uses the week between Christmas and New Year’s day as an opportunity to take inventory. Stock on hand is counted and recorded. Reports are compiled to show what sold well the past year and should be re-ordered. Anything broken or unusable is thrown away. Surplus items are marked with a reduced-price tag and put on a sale table. Shelves are reorganized for greater efficiency. Perhaps this week would be a suitable time for each of us to take a good…
