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 ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
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 ›
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 ›
“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 ›