The Never Leaving God
‘I will never leave you nor forsake you…’ Hebrews 13:5 “Come on, Johnny. It’s time to go. Johnny, if you don’t come right now, I’m leaving you… OK, Johnny, here I go. Goodbye…” The…
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Tension Adjustment Needed
Devotional on dealing with tension in our life. Lord, my problem really isn’t tension. It’s knowing how to deal with tension. Help me recognize when I’m using my human methods instead of turning to…
Stumbling Along
How encouraging to know that when we stumble, God is not only there to provide new strength for the race, but if our stumbling is caused by sin, he offers the remedy to make…
The Wind of the Spirit
Jesus specifically compares wind to the work of the Spirit of God in the new birth process,
Afraid but Following
Prayer:Jesus, I’m often afraid on this path of following you, but I’m grateful that you gently lead & insistently love me in the midst of both faith & fear.
With Us In the Storm
Lord, help me understand that you are in the storm with me, that your desire is for my own good and your glory. Thank you for always reaching out your hand of rescue.
Our Source of Strength
Daniel and his friends walked in quietness and trust long before they faced the furnace.
Needless Pain
Why is it we seem so willing to bear our own burdens, live outside the borders of peace, and shoulder unnecessary pain when God stands with arms outstretched to relieve us of all?
In the Midst of the Mess
Lord, I admit to preferring ultimate order without the mess. Help me be patient as you work your good work in my life.
Letting Go and Pressing On
How do we move on when our spirits have been wounded, or our families disrupted? “…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, ...
Just Give Me Jesus
Could I honestly say, “Just give me Jesus”? What about my Christian community? Family? Books? Familiar worship? My culture? Career?
God with us Now Residing . . .
How interesting that God chose shepherds as recipients of the “birth announcement” of the Savior. Shepherds weren’t men who worshipped in sanctuaries with stained glass windows.
Trust is Tough
When we have walked hand in hand with the Savior in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid. Thank You, loving Father, for those times when…
Theory of Practice
What would it mean to “do good” to those whose religion or political views are so opposite my own that an uncross-able gulf exists? Jesus was no mere theorist. While He didn’t always give…
A Lingering Aroma
Lord, remind me to regularly bathe in your Word and allow your Spirit to cleanse me so that any aroma that lingers long after I’ve left the premises, will not only draw people to…
Beauty Out of Ashes
Even as we pray for restoration and new life for the suffering people and land, may the sunsets remind us to look to the loving Creator who makes all things new, who brings beauty…
Who Are You Looking For?
Who is it you are looking for?” Down through the ages the same question is whispered to every human at one time or another.
Famine and Then Feast
Lord, I am going through a famine in (personal area of your life). Would You help me to lean into You and trust that You will bring me into a feast of fullness? Thank…
Speaking the Language
“We are Christ’s ambassadors.” By definition, ambassadors represent their own country to another government and the very best ambassadors learn the language of the country to which they are assigned.
Believing Before Seeing
In our world where scientific, rationalistic thinking is highly prized, it seems preposterous, even unwise, to state with assurance that one’s entire life on earth - and beyond - is based on the unseen.
The Power of Choice
Precious Lord, I confess that it is much easier to make excuses for myself than to intentionally grow in faith. Help me face myself honestly,
Confession Is Good for the Soul
Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.
Works of Beauty
We are not created to be merely admired by others. God intends that we are to imitate Him by helping to produce other works of art.