Recent Devotions
We’ve all been overwhelmed with the pressure to do it all. Adding more and more tasks to our already busy schedules will weigh us down and will affect every part of our lives; a lot of times in a negative way. North Americans are, on average, over-spent with their time, resources, and commitments. Trying to do everything by yourself is exhausting. Moses found himself in a similar place after the great Exodus of Egypt. He was trying to lead hundreds of thousands of people (if not millions), by himself. His father-in-law, Jethro, watched Moses judge all of the people of…
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of out faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2. The question must be asked, What kind of joy would…
Family traits can be funny things. It may be the color of our hair, a dimple in our cheek, or some of our mannerisms. Junior walks just like Dad. Sissy twirls that lock of hair just like Mom. Buddy’s exploding laugh reminds us of Grandpa. Whether our earlobe is attached…
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“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Tonight, we say goodbye to 2023 and begin another year. As we look back over the last twelve months, we have a choice. We can remember all the terrible things that were in the news – the wars, mass killings, natural disasters and other trials. OR we can think of all the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us and be thankful. I am thankful for the health and strength that the Lord has given me. Many in my age…
What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, and Saul sent for him. 1 Samuel 17:31, NIV. A few days ago I was talking with one of my best friends about the power of God creating an opportunity for us, rather than creating an opportunity for ourselves. We live in a world of self-promotion and self-serving people, but Jesus did not come to earth to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). To serve is opposed to what the world teaches. I used to think that King David presented himself before Saul to fight Goliath. I thought David requested…
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, ESV) The tormented Man “As soon as he got out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met him. He lived in the tombs, and no one was able to restrain him anymore — not even with a chain — Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains, he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones.” (Mark 5:2-5, CSB) Legion was a broken, tormented man. The Bible doesn’t tell us his background prior to his life among the tombs.…
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, “Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt.” But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle. (Exodus 13:17-18, ESV) Having a GPS on my cellphone is so helpful. I am seriously directionally challenged. I’m not sure how I navigated from Point A to Point…
