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”
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I Only Have …
“And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to Me.”” Matthew 14:17-18 NKJV For a quick refresher, Jesus’ disciples were confronted with an impossible situation, and they knew it. 5000 men, along with their wives and children needed a meal, in a time andContinue reading “I Only Have …”
Whose Voice is that?
The following is a devotional I wrote (and just came across again) about 15 years ago. As much as I hate to admit it – I still have to wrestle through this issue. Maybe you do to. Perhaps you don’t get tripped up with the same lie, maybe the lie you hear, and fall for,Continue reading “Whose Voice is that?”
SAFE AND SECURE ON THE TITANIC?
Greetings friends! Societal fear and anxiety have grown to a near engulfing level. From the endless “pandemic” discussions, to out of control violence in our streets to depression in our hearts and homes. Fear and anxiety hang like heavy chains, attempting to weigh us down. As this reality plays out in front of me, IContinue reading “SAFE AND SECURE ON THE TITANIC?”
Even if He Doesn’t
We had hoped He was The One… Luke 24:21 Lord, if You had been here…. John 11:21 Even if He doesn’t… Daniel 3:18 NLT And we know that God causes all things to work together for our good and His glory. Romans 8:28 Becky’s version Though the following story occurred several years ago, the emotionContinue reading “Even if He Doesn’t”
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)”
From Christmas 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 Christmas Cookies to Counting Calories”
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”
Merry Christmas
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 I’m sure your inbox or mail box or social media thread is brimming with Season’s Greetings or Happy Holidays and even a few Merry Christmases. I don’t intend to add to that clutter this Holy Day. Just a reminder to myself and you dearContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
10 Lessons for the Trials of Life
Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure. ISAIAH 46:10 NASB Dear one, if I could sit down with you at my kitchen table over a hot cup of coffee and open myContinue reading “10 Lessons for the Trials of Life”
Devotions for Difficult Days 