Recent Devotions
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Psalm 93:3–4 When I am going through a really difficult time in my life, I quote the above scripture. I declare, “The Lord on high is MIGHTIER than the noise of many waters.” “The Lord is mightier than my problem.” “The Lord is mightier than my enemy.” There may be a situation in your life that is trying to drown…
The four living creatures… do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 4:8, NKJV. Right now as you read this devotion there is an angelic host worshiping our Savior saying, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty,…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. When we read the words of Apostle Paul, we…
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“But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15) Many will be celebrating Father’s Day today, a time when we recognize the special men in our families. We applaud those who are faithful to God, faithful to their families, and intentional in living lives of integrity. The world needs the example of such men for the next generation to follow. Within the pages of the Bible, we meet many fathers. Some teach us positive lessons of faith, and some show us pitfalls to avoid. Let me tell you about several that I admire . . . and…
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” I Peter 5:7 I drive a van that is twenty years old. It has a few scratches, dents, and rust spots, but it still runs very well, getting me where I need to go. I am not sure how much longer I will be driving, but trust that this vehicle will last as long as I need it. I recently drove with my sister in a newer car and was amazed at all the bells and whistles it had. She could set things up so that if she just…
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” I Peter 2:9 Recently on social media, I connected with a group from a town I lived in when I was a child. Looking at pictures and reading posts has brought back a lot of memories. It was while we were living there that my Dad experienced salvation and as a result, our family came to know the Lord. I often ask the question: “Why…
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) We have all been wronged at some point and felt the desire to get even. But what is forgiveness? In the Bible, forgiveness means releasing charges against someone—letting go and canceling a debt. It is not an easy thing to do. A person may feel ready to forgive, but true forgiveness involves certain important elements. First, forgiveness must be a choice. It must be voluntary, not forced. It must be intentional—a decision to let go of pain. And it…
