Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as weContinue reading “A Testimony of “Through””
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Free Devotional – Stony Paths
Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”
Strength for the Weary One
Encourage the exhausted, strengthen the weary, say to those with an anxious heart, “Take courage. Fear not.” He gives strength to the weary and to him who lacks might (strength), He increases power. God is our Refuge and Strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Isaiah 35:3-4a Isaiah 40:29 Psalm 46:1 NASB It’s been said that most of us can endureContinue reading “Strength for the Weary One”
What’s the Goal?
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Isaiah 43:7 ESV 1, Corinthians 10:31 While serving and chatting with friends, my raspy, and newly baritone voice, gave evidenceContinue reading “What’s the Goal?”
He Notices You
As He (Jesus) passed along He noticed a man blind from his birth. John 9:1 AMPC Jesus noticed a man. A lonely beggar described as “blind from his birth,” is noticed by the Creator as He walked along the dusty roads of His world. I’m immediately struck by two points in this short verse of Scripture.Continue reading “He Notices You”
Leverage your Pain
I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1b …So that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9b AMPC As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—toContinue reading “Leverage your Pain”
Dealt Cards
I trusted in, relied on, and was confident in You, O Lord, I said You are my God, my times are in Your hands. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy and the God of all comfort, Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction),Continue reading “Dealt Cards”
National Day of Prayer
A Prayer for America by Franklin Graham Franklin Graham Lord, We are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the Promise of hope. But we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness.Continue reading “National Day of Prayer”
Glory to God?
Recently, I came across this years-old devotional I’d written, and couldn’t help but think of those walking through knee-deep trials right now. Pain that lays us bare and can cause even the strongest and God-honoring to cry “uncle”, this is too hard! If that’s you – I am so sorry for what you’re walking through.Continue reading “Glory to God?”
Prodigals (and those who love them)
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wildContinue reading “Prodigals (and those who love them)”
Devotions for Difficult Days 