2023-01-14
Are You Eager?
Lord, please show us Your way and prepare us for the task to which you call us. Help us to be willing to obey Your calling and step out in faith knowing you have prepared us. Amen.
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2023-01-13
How Do You Start Fresh in a New Year?
Lord, I want to trust you with the new year ahead. Be my strength and my shield.
Read more..2023-01-12
The Way of Love
1 Corinthians 13. I had not read this passage in (The Message, Eugene Peterson’s paraphrased version), until today. I
Read more..2023-01-11
God Makes a Way
My life often gets jumbled with a hectic schedule, relationship demands, my to-do list, and even sin.
Read more..2023-01-10
Excel in the Grace of Giving
Today why not look for the places you can excel in the grace of giving.
Read more..2023-01-09
Shelter Living
Devotional on Psalm 91:1 “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty…. He will cover you with His feathers..
Read more..2023-01-08
Unchanging
Jesus is the Treasure that we have in our “jars of clay” fragile lives. He shines in us and through us when we invite Him. His power is our strength in changing days.
Read more..2023-01-07
The Pause that Refreshes
Pause and Listen: Father, it is so easy to keep active, to somehow believe that activity equals relationships with you. Forgive us for ignoring your call to refreshment. In Jesus name, amen.
Read more..2023-01-06
The Dark Tunnel of the Unknown
You don’t know what the future holds but you hold the hand of the ONE who does. He loves you and will never let you go!
Read more..2023-01-05
Peace in a World of Turmoil
We can rest assured that no matter what happens in the world, Jesus Christ is still the victorious One and Our Sovereign Lord. “I know that you can do all things,” Job said. “No plan of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
Read more..2023-01-04
His Strength Made Ours
His strength. Made ours. “. . . out of weakness were made strong.”(Hebrews 11:34)
Read more..2023-01-03
A Prayer
Lord Jesus, I know You said that in this world we would have troubles, but for some reason I really thought there would be fewer problems as I aged. That I would become wiser. But life becomes more complicated.
Read more..2023-01-02
Strength to Equal Your Days
Beloved one, by your Father's strength you have life. By your Father's promise you have life. By the words of Jesus you have life.
Read more..2023-01-01
Renewed and Revitalized
“ too many people crowding in and making demands on us, that we simply want to stand up and say “enough is enough”. That is when God wraps us in His loving arms and lifts up our heads so we can face another day.
Read more..2022-12-30
Invited to Rest
Jesus invites us to rest. My life, (particularly over the Christmas season), often feels scattered, frenzied, and harried. If that sounds like your life too, take a moment to ponder these words of Jesus, found in Matthew’s gospel.
Read more..2022-12-28
Lavish Love
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1
Read more..2022-12-27
A Willing Heart
Prayer: Loving and Compassionate God, we can only be truly happy when we have a willing heart. Help us to open up our hearts so that we may let your light shine through to all that we meet.
Read more..2022-12-23
Shining Faces
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.” Psalm 67:1 I remember one of my mother’s favorite sayings: “How I love to see your shining face.” When faces shine they are elated, full of joy, love and anticipation. “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow” are the words in a familiar carol that describes children waiting for Christmas.
Read more..2022-12-22
Why Are We Celebrating Christmas?
Answer: Jesus was born! How would the average person answer that question? Tradition? Family? Love for hearth and home? Read the rest...
Read more..2022-12-21
The Candle of Love
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 As a follower of Jesus you wear a distinguishing mark as well. Is it visible? You wear His love.
Read more..2022-12-20
Going to See the King
Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus? When was the last time you thought about His return? We get so busy with living that we forget
Read more..2022-12-19
He Will be My Guide
God, My Guide. As we approach the uncharted territory of another year, with its challenges and opportunities, we will lose our way unless we have Jesus as our guide sitting up front showing us the way.
Read more..2022-12-16
Christmas Is For Children
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’” Luke 18:16-17
Read more..2022-12-13
In Preparation and Waiting
Christmas devotional. Come, Lord Jesus, come … Help me prepare my heart as a welcoming place that receives You today and every day to come.
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