Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.Continue reading “No Sugar-Coatings”
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Flawed Clay
I went down to the potter’s house and saw him working at the wheel. But the vessel that he was shaping from the clay became flawed in his hand; so he formed it into another vessel, as it seemed best for him to do. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “OContinue reading “Flawed Clay”
Brevity of Life
All my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16b Berean Study Bible Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Luke 12:25 Berean Study Bible “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind meContinue reading “Brevity of Life”
Ministry of Thorns
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV God did not take away Paul’s thorn; He did better—He mastered that thorn, and made it Paul’s servant.Continue reading “Ministry of Thorns”
From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 NKJV I can do nothing on my own. John 5:30aESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians s 4:13 ESV And God is able to make allContinue reading “From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories”
Amazon review please?
I would be so grateful if you would be willing to take a moment and leave a review on Amazon for my devotional, Stony Paths. If you’ve not read it yet, click this link for a free pdf or to purchase a hard copy. Thank you in advance! ~ Becky White Stony Paths – LearningContinue reading “Amazon review please?”
May I take Your Order?
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 Berean Standard Bible I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 Berean Standard Bible I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are notContinue reading “May I take Your Order?”
Lord, If You Had Been Here…
The sisters sent word to Jesus saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” John 11:3 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. John 11: 5-6 Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him, but Mary stayed atContinue reading “Lord, If You Had Been Here…”
Christmas Movie Suggestion
The Nativity Story I admit it – I absolutely love Christmas movies. Everything from the original Grinch cartoon to It’s Wonderful Life and even, A Christmas Story. I know, I know. These have nothing to do with the real meaning of Christmas. To be fair, neither do Christmas cookies, mistletoe or snowflakes, some of ourContinue reading “Christmas Movie Suggestion”
Songs in the Night
The Lord will send His goodness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 NASB …My God, Who gives songs in the night. Job 35:10b About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God (while in prison), and the otherContinue reading “Songs in the Night”
Devotions for Difficult Days 