Recent Devotions
Matthew 4:19-20 “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.” This has always been a fascinating portion of scripture to me. I am often drawn back to it, and my imagination runs wild with possibilities. We live in 2022, and the world can be a scary place. So if someone approached you and said “leave everything you know behind and follow me” you probably would say no, and maybe even call the police. But that’s exactly what happened to Peter and Andrew. They didn’t…
“So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son. And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may…
“Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor. Wash thyself therefore,…
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 From the beginning of time, God had a plan. As Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, a shadow of the cross fell across the world. It would be centuries before this would be fulfilled but in every thing that happened in the Old Testament, we see God leading towards the time…
“And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures.” (Acts 17:2, ESV) Some people are so predictable. You know what they will do because that’s what they always do. When one friend visits, I can predict that shortly after she wakes up, she will be in the kitchen pouring Diet Coke in her glass. Another friend always takes her shoes off at the door, even though it’s not really a custom at my house. And then there’s the friend who is predictably late—and has a very predictable excuse ready…
“In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” (Proverbs 14:26, ESV Many countries around the world are celebrating Father’s Day today. Each country may have its own traditions, but it is a time to show appreciation for those who have lovingly and faithfully parented us. I realize that in our broken world not everyone has enjoyed the blessing of a loving, devoted father, but we all have the opportunity to enjoy the love and provision of our heavenly Father. The Bible gives the stories of some good and some not-so-good fathers. We can…
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 NLT This has always been one of my favourite scriptures, and one that I stand upon many times, knowing that God is always there for me, and that He will continue to work on me until the day He calls me home. Paul had great confidence in the church in Philippi that they would continue in the teachings he had given them when He was with them. In verse…
