Recent Devotions
I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? Psalms 41:4-5 KJV Legacy. We all want to leave our mark on this world, and many strive to be remembered beyond their lifespan. One of the greatest tragedies of human life is one that does not invest in others and produces fruit that lasts even after death. When studying these scriptures I learned that in ancient cultures, to not be remembered was comparable to having never existed. When reading about…
“You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them manna from heaven or water for their thirst. For forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell!” Nehemiah 9:20-21…
“So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went and threw stones at him and flung dust. And the king, and all the people who were with him, arrived weary at the Jordan. And there he refreshed…
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“Why are you sleeping? ” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you won’t fall into temptation” (Luke 22:46, Christian Standard Bible). I find alarm clocks annoying but necessary. I am not one of those people whose eyes pop open automatically, and who cheerfully jumps up to face the new day. I prefer to snuggle down for a few more minutes before finally edging one toe off the edge of the bed. Gradually . . . very slowly . . . the whole foot finds the floor. And then the second foot. But I’m still groggy. Sleep is healthy and…
“And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” Revelation 22:1 The Apostle John wrote the book of Revelation, as God revealed to him the things that would happen in the end times. It is not an easy book to understand, but as things are shaping up in our world today, it is easier to believe how all the things he wrote about can come to pass. We realize that the coming of the Lord is drawing very near and it is necessary that…
For most of my life, I have despised journaling. This may not be the best statement to make when writing an article to encourage you to consider the practice of prayer journaling. For me, there’s something so final and real about staring at your thoughts, vulnerabilities, and often unanswered requests on paper. However, I’ve learned to appreciate it and see its benefits. In this season of my life, it’s proven to be one of the most beneficial, healing, and revealing spiritual disciplines. Since I adopted the practice of using a prayer journal, I’ve encountered God and myself more intimately. I’ve learned so much about myself,…
“Now may the God of peace . . . equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen” (Hebrews 13:20-21, ESV) Some jobs are difficult! They can be dirty, smelly, or just plain hard work. When I was younger, I would add such jobs to a mental “never want to do that” list. It wasn’t that I found the jobs unimportant, but I knew it was something I could not do it. While doing a little online…
