August 15 “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” – Luke 16:10 What would you do if you had a million dollars? Well, let me tell you a good test of what you… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
The Law of Life in Christ
August 14 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:2 I’ve always found airplane flight amazing. They are so heavy, yet they fly! The… Read More ›
Knowing Jesus
August 13 “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 Years ago my wife… Read More ›
Jesus as Lord and Savior
August 12 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9 Have you ever thought that salvation was… Read More ›
Making Sense of What We Don’t Understand
August 11 “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.” – Psalm 139:23 A little boy had a jigsaw puzzle that on one side had a map of the world and on the other… Read More ›
The Voice of Conscience from Within
August 10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 After David had sinned and done the terrible thing that he had done by committing adultery, he said in Psalm 51:3,… Read More ›
God Keeps the Score
August 8 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” – Ephesians 4:32 I read something that deeply touched my heart about a PGA golfer named De Vicenzo…. Read More ›
God Keeps the Score
August 8 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” – Ephesians 4:32 I read something that deeply touched my heart about a PGA golfer named De Vicenzo…. Read More ›
Abiding in the Vine
August 7 “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches:… Read More ›
Abiding in the Vine
August 7 “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches:… Read More ›
The Trying of Faith Works Patience
August 6 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”… Read More ›
The Trying of Faith Works Patience
August 6 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”… Read More ›
Peace in the Midst of the Storm
August 5 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” – Colossians 3:15 In Florida where I was raised, we had a lot of hurricanes…. Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›