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”
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”
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?”
So that…
As He passed along, He noticed a man blind from his birth. His disciples asked Him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind? Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed inContinue reading “So that…”
Shattered Snow-globe
Please forgive the rerun – this devo keeps bubbling up in my heart, so I decided to send it out again. Just a reminder, as followers of Christ, we will walk through the same tragedies, the same pain and the same every-day struggles as other folks. And yet … we are not walking alone. We have noContinue reading “Shattered Snow-globe”
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”
When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy
Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name. Hebrews 13:15 AMP In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is theContinue reading “When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy”
What’s Your Paper Trail Look Like?
For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]— 2 Corinthians 5:7 Amplified Bible For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on whatContinue reading “What’s Your Paper Trail Look Like?”
Gentle Reminder
“You were wearied by the length of your road, Yet you did not say, ‘It is no use.’ You found renewed strength, Therefore you did not grow weak.” Isaiah 57:10 AMP Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, He will saveContinue reading “Gentle Reminder”
Devotions for Difficult Days 