“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” ~ C.S. Lewis A mountain climber must rely on his equipment to sustain him if climbing alone. A child riding to school… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Would You Like To Make Your Life Over?
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again… Read More ›
Would You Like To Make Your Life Over?
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again… Read More ›
Charting and Reaching Your Goals
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Many years ago a… Read More ›
Charting and Reaching Your Goals
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Many years ago a… Read More ›
Finding Contentment in Him
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have.” – Hebrews 13:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you would face a new year without fear, know the contentment of His provision. You say, “That’s… Read More ›
Finding Contentment in Him
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have.” – Hebrews 13:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you would face a new year without fear, know the contentment of His provision. You say, “That’s… Read More ›
Our Security Is In the Lord Jesus Christ
BIBLE MEDITATION: “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound.” – Philippians 4:12 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As we face the coming year, if the stock market goes down, what we have in Jesus Christ—eternal security, salvation, a… Read More ›
Jesus Meets the Heart’s Deepest Need
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all… Read More ›
Partakers of God's Sovereign Nature
Through the power of God, His children have been given ALL THINGS that pertain to life and godliness. Thus, we are blessed to be partakers of God’s divine nature. We need not be bound to the sin and corruption that… Read More ›
The Danger of Drifting
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” – Hebrews 2:1 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Life is like an ocean…a trackless ocean with… Read More ›
Grace: Unmerited Favor
Grace is unmerited favor: to get something that you do not deserve. Humility is a sure way to obtain the grace of God but pride will interfere and hinder God’s dispensation. Consider the character of Noah, Moses, Joseph, Joshua,… Read More ›
Starting from a Secure Position
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.” – Acts 16:31 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you are not saved, your first step in this new year must be giving your heart and life to the Lord Jesus… Read More ›
A New Year Without Fear
BIBLE MEDITATION: “…for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” – Hebrews 13:5-6 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:… Read More ›
Moving Forward Into the New Year
“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.” – Hosea… Read More ›
Eternity . . .
“That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 Your soul, made in the image of God, will exist forever. I think Billy Sunday, the evangelist, said it this way: “Imagine a little bird… Read More ›
Be an Encourager
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any… Read More ›
Random Acts of Christian Kindness
“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great.” – Luke 6:35 I’ve seen bumper stickers that exhort us to “show random acts of kindness.” I think that’s a… Read More ›
Complaining
Complaining is an everyday occurrence, acceptable in all social norms. It is one way to open up a conversation with strangers. Everything is fair game when it comes to expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance. Maybe the weather doesn’t agree with us, so… Read More ›
Investing in Others for God’s Glory
“I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord.” – Isaiah 63:7 One time a man came into a village and asked an old man living there, “Any great men born here?” The old man… Read More ›
Anticipation of an Even Greater Day
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” – John 14:3 It’s the day after Christmas. The glow on the… Read More ›
The Great “I AM’—Cradled in a Manger
“She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger…” – Luke 2:7 “This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well-pleased.” – Matthew 3:17 “This is My beloved Son…hear ye… Read More ›
Jesus Christ: Son of God and God the Son
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son… Read More ›
Jesus Christ: Son of God and God the Son
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son… Read More ›
The Child in the Manger—Image of the Invisible God
“…His dear Son…Who is the image of the invisible God…that in all things He [Jesus] might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell.” – Colossians 1:13,15, 18, 19 God is Spirit, invisible,… Read More ›
But He Made Himself of No Reputation
“But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.” – Philippians 2:7 Jesus came in a manger for you and for me. He willingly left the… Read More ›
Held in His Hand
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not.” – 1 John 3:1 You are rich! Jesus became… Read More ›
It is All Coming to Jesus
“For by Him [Jesus] were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him; And… Read More ›
It is All Coming to Jesus
“For by Him [Jesus] were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him; And… Read More ›
Recognize the Devil’s Lies and Claim the Promises of God
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8 The devil wants you to live your life from an… Read More ›