Recent Devotions
“How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 36:7, NIV. This year may look a lot different for you and your family, I know it does for me. Perhaps there are fewer Christmas presents under your tree than your kids are accustomed to or maybe you have endured a loss and will be spending Christmas without a loved one, and you already feel the loneliness kicking in. Or, maybe this holiday season is full of laughter and God’s blessings are in abundance. As I was scrolling Pinterest the other day…
When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire,…
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11, ESV) Some time ago, I enrolled in a weekend Bible class. I enjoy digging in God’s Word, so I took the opportunity to learn a little more about prophecy and the end…
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“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” Habakkuk 3:19 “I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back.” A question on Google gave me this answer: “The deer, or hind, referenced here can also be called a gazelle, a graceful, swift, and sure-footed animal that can climb sheer rocky cliffs and never stumble or fall. In climbing, the deer can place her back feet exactly where…
“I believe in you” are four powerful words. I am who I am because someone believed in me. When I attended Bible College, I realized I was different when I compared myself to others. I was different—I had no apparent giftings because I was too nervous to sing, play piano, teach, preach, or even read a scripture in front of people. Fear paralyzed me from pressing beyond my insecurities. In the midst of the incredible talent of others, their beauty, and charmed heritages I felt like I had nothing to offer God—other than my love. The Power of Believing One…
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV) In a recent Sunday morning service, I looked at the familiar faces surrounding me in the pews. I knew many of their trials and their victories. This wasn’t a gathering of strangers. It was the family of God. We love each other and stand by each other in the good times and the not-so-good times. To…
WISDOM FROM PROVERBS “Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:3, ESV) Success can be defined in so many different ways—wealth, fame, power, social prominence. We are told if we work hard, we can become anything we want. The world measures success by our accomplishments, but those things can easily slip away. Lasting success is that which comes from the Lord. THE STORY OF MOSES Exodus 2 tells us the unusual (but God-ordained) story of Moses, who was born in Egypt to parents from the tribe of Levi. By the time of Moses’ birth,…
