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…”
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Poor, or Just Broke?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NKJV This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV The daffodils are blooming, tulips are sprouting and the freshContinue reading “Poor, or Just Broke?”
A Roadway in the Wilderness
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 NKJV Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God.Continue reading “A Roadway in the Wilderness”
Prep Work
Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers listened to him. Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted JosephContinue reading “Prep Work”
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”
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?”
When, not if …
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink heContinue reading “When, not if …”
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”
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”
Worst-case Scenario?
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 62:5 NIV Psalm 43:5 Berean Study Bible I admit it, sometimes I can be a bit morbid. MentallyContinue reading “Worst-case Scenario?”
Devotions for Difficult Days 