Recent Devotions
“Do all things without complaining and disputing.” (Philippians 2:14, NKJV) A friend of mine just got a promotion at work. She is now a team leader. It sounds impressive, especially since she only began the job a few weeks earlier. It’s not an easy job—physical labor—but with everyone working together . . . well, that should make it easier. Right? They are a team. What is a team? The dictionary mentions things like “a team effort,” “joint action,” and “cooperative effort.” I especially liked “marked by devotion to teamwork rather than individual achievement.” I think it took my friend just…
“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…
“I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop.” (Psalm 102:7, ESV) Today, July 11, is “Cheer Up the Lonely Day.” I’ll admit I had not heard of this observance until I read about it in a magazine. I did a little research, and yes, there is…
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“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you” (Luke 6:27-28, English Standard Version). If you are like me, you probably have several “routine” things you include during your personal prayer time—family, friends, missionaries, the local church, the pastor, the lost, and those who are ill. I try to be detailed, including names and specific situations as they come to mind. I must confess, I seldom think to pray for those who may hate me or have caused me grief.…
“Forget what happened long ago! Don’t think about the past. I am creating something new. There it is! Do you see it? I have put roads in deserts, streams in thirsty lands.” Isaiah 43:18-19 CEV I feel like more than ever we need to stand firm on this scripture and remind ourselves of it daily. The world appears to be in chaos. Rioting and protests fill our streets. Violence is escalating, morals are disappearing and humanity is broken. The planet we have been given to live on and enjoy, is fighting to survive as we deplete it of it’s resources.…
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? I Corinthians 15:55. Praying about this article, I felt impressed to share the following poem that I wrote recently: Comfort and Hope Weep not as those who have no hope of life beyond the grave. This was the reason Jesus came. His precious life He gave. He rose again and this we know that death has lost its sting. The dead in Christ shall rise again and will forever sing. Just rest assured you’ll see once more this one you’ve laid to rest. Their faith was strong in…
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 122:1) It’s Sunday—the day we come together to worship God. Recent events have affected our weekly time together, or at least altered the way in which we typically gather, but still we worship. It may be online, in smaller sized groups, or in video calls, but we come together to worship God and rejoice in His presence. And the important word here is together. We’ve all heard excuses people offer for why they don’t attend church or feel it is essential in…
