Recent Devotions
“For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.” (Philippians 1:29, NLT) Contrary to what we would like to believe, bad things really do happen to good people sometimes. This becomes evident as we read the Book of Acts and realize the persecution that the early church experienced. Despite the things they faced, even death, they did not waver in their faith or turn back from the Lord. When Paul wrote about the privilege of suffering to the church at Philippi, he did not choose those words lightly.…
Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the LORD, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” (Genesis 16:13, NLT) Hagar really didn’t have much going for her in life. An Egyptian…
“Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, CSB) When we pray for a need in our life, do we pray once? Twice? Three times? When do we give up? Do we have the persistence to hold on until the answer comes? Is our trust…
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“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 42:11 David went through many times of testing and one of the most discouraging was probably when his son Absalom tried to take over the kingdom from him. Forced to forsake his home and flee into the wilderness, he was homesick and weary. In the opening verses, he compares himself to the thirsty deer seeking a place to quench its thirst. With no royal…
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 For the past few days, we have been looking at people in the Scriptures placed by God in strategic places to fulfill His plans and purposes. There are others that we could have chosen. But I pray that as you have read the articles this week, you have taken time to look back at your own life and realize how God’s hand has been upon you and placed you where He…
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” — Epistle to the Ephesians 5:15–16 (ESV) Sweet friend, motherhood can feel like a race we never signed up to run. There are meals to cook, laundry to fold, emails to answer, practices to attend, and a calendar that seems to fill itself. We live in a culture of hurry—and if we’re not careful, hurry becomes the rhythm of our hearts. When we rush through our days, we often miss the sacred invitations hidden inside them.…
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 KJV This week, we will study Psalm 91 and spend time unearthing all the beauty and wonder in its 16 verses. Psalm 91 has been a great source of strength in my life. In moments of uncertainty and confusion, I have often returned to those familiar scriptures. I am so excited to learn alongside all of you! I have spent…
