Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:36 NLT It’s only the Truth you know, that sets you free. – Steve Campbell I haveContinue reading “Business Card Identity”
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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?”
Free Devotional – Stony Paths
Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”
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”
Frame Your Circumstances Around Truth
Recently, I was in deep thought about a horrendous tragedy that occurred in a friend’s life, and simultaneously, another friend’s reaction to a relatively minor difficulty. These twin issues caused me to think about modern “Americanized” Christian theology concerning life’s difficulties – which all too often is either a hollow, “Oh, just praise the Lord,Continue reading “Frame Your Circumstances Around Truth”
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?”
By the Hand
I took them by the hand and led them out of Egypt… I will bring you up out of the suffering and oppression of Egypt … to a land flowing with milk and honey… Hebrews 8:9b AMPC Exodus 3:17 AMP I love to walk hand in hand with my husband, whether we’re power-walking trails at a nearby park or strollingContinue reading “By the Hand”
Devotions for Difficult Days 