Today I read Jeremiah 1-3 for my devotions. As you read through the Old Testament, you’ll see Israel’s history. They spent their lives walking with God and turning to idols, God corrected them, they’d come back to Him for a bit, and then back to their idols, and the cycle continued. They didn’t seem to… Continue reading A Past-Tense Testimony
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Wrongfully Imprisoned
When was the last time you read through Genesis and studied the life of Joseph? If it’s been awhile, I want to encourage you to take the time to read it. Joseph was put into prison after Potiphar's wife lied about him making inappropriate advances toward her. As any husband would do, he threw Joseph… Continue reading Wrongfully Imprisoned
He Knows Your Name
There’s a gospel song called “He Knows My Name.” I’ll share the lyrics here: He counts the stars, one and all He knows how much sand is on the shores He sees every sparrow that falls He made the mountains and the seas He's in control of everything Of all creatures, great and small [Chorus]… Continue reading He Knows Your Name
The Hope of Christmas
Christmas isn’t an easy or exciting time for everyone. Some years may feel more exciting than others. Personally, Christmas is my favorite holiday, but this year has been hard. My mind has been flooded with memories and the realization that my daddy won’t be here. I am reminded of all the things that he isn’t… Continue reading The Hope of Christmas
As Unto the Lord
When you hear, “as unto the Lord,” what do you think of? This is one of those phrases we don’t have to look deeply into Greek or Hebrew to discover a theological, earth-shattering meaning. It simply means to do things as if you’re doing them for God. Because, in reality, we are. Everything is part… Continue reading As Unto the Lord
Freedom in the Fire
“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not,… Continue reading Freedom in the Fire
Maybe Being Faithful Truly is the Answer
Maybe being faithful truly is the answer. It almost seems too simple, doesn’t it? But when life gets hard, it can be very difficult to stay faithful. Sometimes life gets so hard and you don’t know what to do next. But being faithful gives you those answers. Make the coffee. Read your Bible. Go to… Continue reading Maybe Being Faithful Truly is the Answer
God’s Call On Our Lives
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9.) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto… Continue reading God’s Call On Our Lives
Hid In Christ
I recently read, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:1-3.) I looked up… Continue reading Hid In Christ
The World Our Kids Are Growing Up In
Paul writes to the churches of the New Testament and often has to address sin. Usually, it’s topics like witchcraft, fornication, and pride. Two sins that most parents still worry about today. I’m a millennial. And most of the older generation says, “I can’t imagine raising kids in this world.” Or “I can’t believe how… Continue reading The World Our Kids Are Growing Up In
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