Recent Devotions
Raised in a pastor’s home, I was taught to always give thanks, trust God for everything, and pray about everything. Here is my personal story. While in my thirties, I suffered terrible depression. I didn’t realize at the time what it was or how bad it was. I didn’t want to go to church, not because I didn’t love God, but because I just didn’t want to face people. And I sure didn’t want to talk to anyone. That seems strange for someone who always loved people and loved any church activity I could attend. But something inside me just…
“Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath…
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 This going to be a little different. I woke up Friday morning remembering that I needed to write a devotional for both Saturday and…
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“And Jesus said, somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.” Luke 8:46. Twelve long years. Countless doctors and treatments. Considered an outcast because of her affliction. Wondering if things would ever change. BUT then she heard about the Healer, Jesus of Nazareth, who was performing miracles. She disguised herself, cautiously pressed through the crowd that surrounded Jesus, trying not to brush against anyone, causing them to drive her away. She felt that if she could just get near enough to touch part of His garment, she would be healed. Finally, an opening appeared,…
2 Samuel 22: 29, “For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.” To be in the dark can be a horrifying experience. When I sleep I like my room dark, otherwise light is necessary to accomplish my duties. I’ve been in caves where the darkness was so thick movement was impossible. There are dark days when I need to see a faint light in my situation. Without the Lord shedding light on my circumstance, it would be suffocating. David knew from experience the importance of seeing the lamp of the Lord, especially when he was trying to stay out of the hand of his enemy.
Prayer: When I can’t see my way clearly I can count on You to lighten my personal darkness. You light up my life in the midst of sorrow!
Devotion by: Kaye Singleton
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10, New King James Version). One of the unpleasantries of summertime travel is the detours around road repairs. Oh, road repairs are necessary, but who has time to sit in long lines of slow traffic as we work our way around plastic cones and various pieces of construction equipment. Not me! One summer my route to work was blocked for several weeks as the city replaced…
“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;” II Peter 1:6. Godliness is a significant term in the Christian faith. While the expression also refers to the divinity of God, godliness in the Bible is mainly used to describe a positive way of life influenced by God, and inspired reflection in the tenets of the Christian faith. Our greatest desire should be to be more like Jesus. He set us an example during His time here on earth. He was God manifest in flesh, but He still was tempted in all points the same as we…
