Devotions
The genuine faith of others
Remember those who influenced your life spiritually and thank the Lord for them.
Triumphant in trials
…we can rejoice in the eternal God who never changes and sits upon the circle of the earth.
Loving Him
“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” Revelation 2:4-5Brad was a twelve-year-old boy attending a summer camp where I was speaking. He had glasses as thick as coke bottles and a very quiet disposition. One evening […]
A wonderful hope
“We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8This morning one of the pillars of our church passed away, Mrs. Rose Long. As I spoke to family members and had prayer, I thought of Paul’s words, “We are well pleased to […]
Help in weakness
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26Our daughter Anna, is twelve years old. Anna was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Anna was […]
A soft pillow
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28Someone has called Romans 8:28, “A soft pillow for a tired heart.” This is without question one of the greatest promises for the child of God in all Scripture. […]
The family of God
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 A few years ago, I was reminded of how we who are a part of the family of God live through the ups and downs of life together. I called a lady in our church to wish her a happy birthday. She […]