“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 ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
“For Thou Art With Me”
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 There’s nothing, my friend, that will bring… Read More ›
The Lord Ever-Present
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 The One who created the valley is there with you! He has… Read More ›
The Lord Ever-Present
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 The One who created the valley is there with you! He has… Read More ›
Light of Hope in a Dark World
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” – Isaiah 9:2 Imagine being in a cave without a flashlight. Can… Read More ›
Light of Hope in a Dark World
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” – Isaiah 9:2 Imagine being in a cave without a flashlight. Can… Read More ›
Off the Defense and On the Offense
“And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 If I had to identify the major misconception about believers today, it would be that they spend too much… Read More ›
Listening for His Voice
“Hearken unto Me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of My mouth.” – Proverbs 7:24 The United States Government doesn’t teach Treasury agents to detect counterfeit bills by having them study fakes. They show these agents… Read More ›
To Adore Christ Jesus
Psalm 2:12 speaks of “kissing the Son.” This is an example of adoration. But the actual words, adore and adoration, are not found in Scripture. To adore God is to express reverence and homage; worship. Jews demonstrated their adoration for… Read More ›
Follow Someone with a Limp
“For our God is a consuming fire.” – Hebrews 12:29 Someone has said, “If you are looking for a leader to follow, find someone with a limp.” The wounded in life are those who have learned difficult lessons through suffering…. Read More ›
Free to Choose
“What man is he that feareth the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose.” – Psalm 25:12 You are free to choose. You are not free, however, not to choose. After you make a choice,… Read More ›
Let Jesus Lead the Way
“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24 Who knows you better than the One who created you? Who cares more for you than the One Who died for… Read More ›
Dependence on God—A Witness of His Power
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7 If you’re like most people, you don’t realize your dependency on God until you’re… Read More ›
Omnipotent God—Held by His Love and Grace
“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.” – Jude 24 Have you fussed and fumed through life’s challenges, wondering if the Sovereign… Read More ›
Jesus Is Victorious Over All
“For He hath put all things under His feet. . .” – 1 Corinthians 15:27 Praise God! The story has a happy ending! He is risen! Jesus is sitting at the right hand of God at this very moment, interceding… Read More ›
Tribulations, Gratitude, And The Holidays
Difficult times do not go on vacation when the holidays roll in. Loved ones still die, brave fighting men and women continue to endure battle wounds, terrorists find new ways to murder innocent people, financial ruin knocks down new doors,… Read More ›
The True Depth of the Savior’s Love
“No man taketh it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of My Father.” – John 10:18 The… Read More ›
Working All Things Together and Toward His Return
“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6 God has not promised you smooth sailing, but He has promised you… Read More ›
No One Knows Your Needs Better…
“. . . for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.” – Matthew 6:32 St. Augustineonce said that we were created with a “God-shaped” void. I agree. Only God can meet the deepest longings of our… Read More ›
True Satisfaction Is Found in the Lord
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1 The Scottish-born naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir, once had a conversation with railroad magnate and industrialist E. H. Harriman. “I’m richer than you are,” declared… Read More ›
What Would Jesus Do?
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Did you know that the best argument for Christianity and the best argument against Christianity is…your life? That’s right. Not… Read More ›
Understanding Kingdom Authority
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” – Luke 10:19 A police officer weighing 160 pounds may effectively stand… Read More ›
The Peace Of Christ
Jesus did not enter this world to bring peace. Rather, He came wielding a very sharp sword. In fact, this weapon is so keen and precise that it pierces between soul and spirit. With supernatural power, it discerns our thoughts… Read More ›
God’s Plan and Purpose for Your Life
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.”-… Read More ›
True Joy and Peace Come from the Lord Alone
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 You may admit that God is necessary, but do you honestly know that God is enough and that He… Read More ›
Uprooting Toxic Bitterness
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14 Bitterness is an emotional cancer that consumes many a person who once had the bloom of eternal springtime in his heart. Where… Read More ›
The Cleansing, Healing Work of the Holy Spirit
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for Thou art my praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 There are two kinds of wounds to the human psyche. One is sorrow; the other is guilt…. Read More ›
It Is Not Ours to Ask "Why?"
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.” – 2 Samuel 22:31 When bewilderment enshrouds you and despair looms at your door, when… Read More ›
Heartfelt Soul-Winning Brings a Bountiful Harvest
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” – Psalm 126:6 Do you know what you’re doing in the morning when you have a quiet time? Weeding your… Read More ›
Never Alone
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” – John 14:18 The late Dr. Paul Tournier, great Christian psychiatrist from Switzerland, wrote that loneliness is the most devastating malady of this age. What is loneliness? Many confuse it… Read More ›