“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”
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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”
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies is one of my favorite Christmas devotionals. It’s such a vivid word picture of the ingredients that make up our lives and what the Lord is able to do with those ingredients. Wrapping the joy of Christmas cookie baking (and eating!) around the real-life pain that each of us walks through at someContinue reading “Christmas Cookies”
Icicles and Lambs
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.… Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Luke 2:7 Berean Study Bible John 1:29 ESV I love allContinue reading “Icicles and Lambs”
Thanksgiving
In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP Always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:20 AMP Oh come, let us sing toContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
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?”
The Scenic Route
Now when Pharaoh had let the people go, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, even though it was near; for God said, “The people might change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” So when [Jesus] heard that [Lazarus] was sick, He then stayedContinue reading “The Scenic Route”
Photo Album of His Goodness
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20 BSB, Psalm 103:2 NABS 1995 AreContinue reading “Photo Album of His Goodness”
Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through”
Following You is no guarantee of a problem-free life. Yes, I realize that’s an obvious point. But a point that I need reminded of, now and then. What you have promised is that You’ll stand beside me, that you’ll never leave me … never forsake me. And use all I walk through for Your glory.Continue reading “Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through””
Striving?
Are you Striving? Cease striving and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10a NASB 1995 Indeed, we felt within ourselves that we had received the sentence of death [and were convinced that we would die, but this happened] so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead. 2 CorinthiansContinue reading “Striving?”
Devotions for Difficult Days 