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Look Out Below!

Written by guest author, Aaron McGlone When I was young, there was this kid that lived behind us that I liked to hang out with. He lived with his grandparents and had all these cool toys. One of those cool toys was an Atari game system with the game Pitfall. The goal of Pitfall wasContinue reading “Look Out Below!”

Prison Doors and Prison Walls

Bring my soul out of prison, That I may praise Your name. –Psalm 142:7b NKJV In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. – Psalm 118:5 BSB It’s a routine, yet bursting with meaning, procedure. Grasping the thick handle, we open the heavier-than-it-appears door, walk to the counterContinue reading “Prison Doors and Prison Walls”

Rock of Ages, Cleft for me

Recently, while praying over a friend and thinking deeply about all they’re walking through, this old devo came to mind. I pray it encourages you today. He is our Rock of Ages. – Becky I called on Your name, O Lord, Out of the lowest pit. You have heard my voice… O Lord, You haveContinue reading “Rock of Ages, Cleft for me”

I’ve Got This… Not.

Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4 NASB But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.Continue reading “I’ve Got This… Not.”

Remember?

Your eyes have seen what the LORD did. Deuteronomy 4:3 “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children. Deuteronomy 4:9 Remember thatContinue reading “Remember?”

The Flames of Anxiety

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present yourContinue reading “The Flames of Anxiety”

Unknowns of Life…

He knows what is in the darkness… When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path. Daniel 2:22b NASB Psalm 142:3a NASB The unknown. We all fear it. We avoid situations that cause it. We try to prevent it. But it’s unavoidable isn’t it? We have no idea what the traffic will beContinue reading “Unknowns of Life…”

White-Knuckle or Rest?

The thought of white-knuckling my way through life and it’s inevitable challenges came rushing back to my mind yesterday. Though today’s challenges are much different than when this devo was originally written (the aftermath of open heart surgery), the truths are the same. Whatever you’re walking through today, I pray He uses it to encourageContinue reading “White-Knuckle or Rest?”

The Chaos of Life

For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel has said this, “In returning [to Me] and rest you shall be saved, In quietness and confident trust is your strength.” But you were not willing. Be still before the LORD; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him; Do not fret. Isaiah 30:15 AMP Continue reading “The Chaos of Life”

Stepping Stones

As for you, you meant evil against me but God meant it for good to bring about this present result. Genesis 50:20 NASB As the story of Joseph’s life unfolds, we find a young man excited about the future God has for him. From the dreams given, and readily shared with his family, we canContinue reading “Stepping Stones”