August 4 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” – Philippians 4:4 Happiness comes from outside circumstances. Joy comes from within. So it’s cruel to say to people who are in sorrow, “Smile and be happy.” Better… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Happiness vs. Joy
August 4 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” – Philippians 4:4 Happiness comes from outside circumstances. Joy comes from within. So it’s cruel to say to people who are in sorrow, “Smile and be happy.” Better… Read More ›
When It Comes to the Devil…How to Think
August 3 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 There are two mistakes people make about the devil. One, they get into demonology—always studying, wondering, and talking about demons. Their focus rests on Satan… Read More ›
When It Comes to the Devil…How to Think
August 3 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 There are two mistakes people make about the devil. One, they get into demonology—always studying, wondering, and talking about demons. Their focus rests on Satan… Read More ›
Yearning For God
*Be sure to visit my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) “At night my… Read More ›
One Body in Christ
August 1 “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” – Romans 12:5 My left hand is a member of my body. So is my right hand. The right hand cannot direct… Read More ›
How Do I Get More Light?
July 31 “Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.” – Psalm 119:34 Is God righteous? Yes! How is the righteousness of God revealed? “From faith to faith.” How does… Read More ›
God Thinks Of Us, Continually
We are told in the living Word that God’s thoughts toward us are as numerous as the grains of sand upon earth. This has been mathematically calculated (seven quintillions) but really, the analogy means immeasurable. The number of thoughts God… Read More ›
Your Virtual Reality—Newness of Life!
July 30 “We are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” – Romans 6:4… Read More ›
You Are Not a Speck—You Are Cherished!
July 29 “. . . the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Matthew 10:30 The Lord sees you. He knows all about you. And I guarantee you on the authority of the Word of God, that He… Read More ›
You Are Not a Speck—You Are Cherished!
July 29 “. . . the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Matthew 10:30 The Lord sees you. He knows all about you. And I guarantee you on the authority of the Word of God, that He… Read More ›
One Burning Focus
JULY28 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 Do you know what the problem with many of us is? Our faith is something tacked… Read More ›
One Burning Focus
JULY28 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 Do you know what the problem with many of us is? Our faith is something tacked… Read More ›
Failure Is Not Final
JULY 27 “O love the Lord, all ye His saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful.” – Psalm 31:23 Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth were two of the greatest baseball players of all time. Ty Cobb was known for his… Read More ›
Failure Is Not Final
JULY 27 “O love the Lord, all ye His saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful.” – Psalm 31:23 Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth were two of the greatest baseball players of all time. Ty Cobb was known for his… Read More ›
The Penetrating Power of the Word of God
JULY 25 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” – Hebrews 4:12 I have found that when you don’t apologize for the Bible but accept and teach the Bible, it goes through… Read More ›
The Names Of God
In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from the next. On the other hand, God has many names with many different and wonderful meanings. They define His character, explain… Read More ›
The Enduring Word of the Lord
JULY 24 “The grass withers, and the flower thereof falls away: But the word of the Lord endures forever.” – 1 Peter 1:24-25 Many centuries ago there was a Roman emperor named Diocletian who was known for his hatred of… Read More ›
Jesus Paid It All
JULY 23 “But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved). – Ephesians 2:5 Suppose your… Read More ›
Jesus Paid It All
JULY 23 “But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved). – Ephesians 2:5 Suppose your… Read More ›
Mountains Need Moving
JULY 22 “Jesus answered and said…if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” – Matthew 21:21 When a nation loses its ability to discern morality, it embarks… Read More ›
Mountains Need Moving
JULY 22 “Jesus answered and said…if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” – Matthew 21:21 When a nation loses its ability to discern morality, it embarks… Read More ›
A Changed Heart: Accepting The Will Of God
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) “Pressing on in painful circumstances… Read More ›
Strong Faith Glorifies God
JULY 21 “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.” – Psalm 18:2 Do you know the greatest thing you could do to give God glory? It’s not… Read More ›
Strong Faith Glorifies God
JULY 21 “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.” – Psalm 18:2 Do you know the greatest thing you could do to give God glory? It’s not… Read More ›
A Chain of Ten Links
JULY 20 “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” – James 2:10 So many people have the idea that God is going to grade on the curve. We say… Read More ›
Doubting Our Salvation
JULY 18 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 A woman told the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody,… Read More ›
The Fire of Affliction
JULY 17 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18 God wants to build spiritual steel and rock-solid faith into… Read More ›
In Collusion or Collision?
JULY 16 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” – Romans 8:16 A farmer and his farmhand went duck hunting. The farmer said to his friend, “You’re always talking about fighting with… Read More ›
Worthy to Die, Living for Jesus
JULY 15 “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried…” – Revelation 2:10 Polycarp was the pastor of the early church in Smyrna. He… Read More ›