Recent Devotions
“But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.” (II Chronicles 15:7, CSB) As I sat in church recently, I glanced down and saw the person beside me had placed his cell phone on the seat between us. In big bold letters, the screen read, “Don’t Give Up.” Knowing a little about this man’s long battle with cancer and the many challenges he had faced, I understood this bold reminder on his phone. Sometimes we do feel like just giving up. Our battle may not be the “Big C” like the man beside me that…
And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why…
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the…
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“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19-20, ESV) Temper tantrums are not cute, but toddlers and young children use them when they can’t get their own way. They may kick, scream, throw themselves on the floor, or even bang their heads. I once babysat a toddler who was a master of temper tantrums. The parents called from the restaurant to check on Miss Tantrum and seemed utterly surprised at the complete silence in the background.…
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 Today we begin a new year. I am sure that most of us are remembering how we started out the past year with plans and hopes for what we would be doing. Then everything changed and we found ourselves having to readjust our lives. Now the question in our minds is whether this year will be any different. Will we be able to return to some sort of normal? We do not…
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” Psalm 119:11 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 This has been an interesting week, as I stepped out of my comfort zone and shared experiences in my life and how the Word of God was there to guide and inspire me. There are many more that I could share, but I pray that the Lord has used these to be a blessing and inspiration to those of you who have read them. Daily Bible…
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” (II Thessalonians 3:3, NKJV) I feel like I am a hospitable person, but some of my recent “guests” have been very trying. They entered my home uninvited and proceeded to make themselves comfortable. If I hadn’t taken steps to get them out, I think they may have stayed forever. Has your home ever been invaded like that? First it was a squirrel that chewed its way into my attic. I suspect the large oak tree that overhangs the roof may have given it a good…
