Not Even a Piece of Peace
Oftentimes we try to discern God’s will in a specific situation by asking Him to give us peace— or to help us feel good about it. If we feel those things, we assume it’s God’s will. And if not? Oh, well. Must not be His will. But why should we allow feelings to determine God’s […]
Ask Yourself This!
First off, let me say this devotion isn’t my own. I read it from author Gail Burton Purath and enjoyed it so much, I wanted to share part of it with you. Here we go: God’s Word is designed for dummies. I use “dummies” in the dearest sense here, meaning we’re incapable of fully understanding […]
What’s the Big Deal About Easter?
It doesn’t get as much splash as other holidays, but it can hold its own! We need to give Easter a little help. Bless its heart. It just doesn’t measure up to Christmas. Of course, how can you compete with lighted trees surrounded by brightly wrapped gift packages? If we surveyed everyone in North America, […]
Second Time Around
What’s the Big Deal About Easter? It doesn’t get as much splash as other holidays, but it can hold its own! We need to give Easter a little help. Bless its heart. It just doesn’t measure up to Christmas. Of course, how can you compete with lighted trees surrounded by brightly wrapped gift packages? If […]
Ha Ha Ha
Yesterday was April 1. I’m wondering if you got pranked—or if you pranked anyone? Thankfully, I was flying and made it through the day without any pranks. But here are a few fun pranks I’ve heard about: • Carmel onions This is exactly what it sounds like! You take an onion and cover it with […]
When To Move . . . When To Wait Part 2
Moving ahead in God’s strength: The blessings of waiting: • “For since the world began no one has seen or heard of such a God as ours, who works for those who wait for him!” (Isaiah 64:4 LB) • But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with […]
When To Move . . . When To Wait: Part 1
Moving ahead in God’s strength: David didn’t spend time waiting to slay Goliath— after gathering five stones for his slingshot—he attacked. (See 1 Samuel 17:32.) Lazarus didn’t linger in the tomb when he heard Christ’s voice—he came out immediately. (See Luke 11:43-44.) When Jesus called Peter and Andrew, they “left their nets at once” (Matthew […]
Take My Hand . . . Stay a While
Many times when Jesus healed someone in the Bible, He told them to get up or to go after He had touched them. He performed the miracle of healing and was simply on His way. But other times, He did just the opposite: He took their hand. It seems as though He wanted to savor […]
Get Going!
Many times when Jesus healed someone in the Bible, He told them to get up or to go after He had touched them. • The paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5).“Get up.” • Another paralytic man in Matthew 9. “Get up.” • The woman with the diseased blood (Luke 8). “Go in […]
To Pray . . . or Not
Do you realize that prayer is our greatest weapon against satan? He fears prayer. It sends him and his demons running. There is power in prayer! When we pray in the name of Jesus, we are tossing grenades at satan. Prayer is also our greatest connection to Christ. Aren’t you glad His line is never […]