Remembering the Maintainers
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. . . . — Colossians 3:23 I have always appreciated a good…
The Ultimate New Year’s Question
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others…
Her Favorite Christmas Present
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” —Hebrews 11:1 It was her favorite Christmas present, she said. Perhaps it…
Christmas Connections
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “And Mary said: ‘My soul praises the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior . . .” — Luke 1:46,47 One of the fun things to do in…
Heartfelt Prayers
Editor’s Note: In case you are looking for a last-minute gift for someone experiencing deployment, or perhaps someone related to a member of the military—consider shopping for these two books. They are excellent (and praiseworthy) choices to encourage a heart…
Not a Silent Night
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,…
The Jake DeShazer Story
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: Today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In remembrance of that world-changing event, this devotional is posted to tell one of God’s great redemptive stories…
Christmas Presence
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” —2 Corinthians 9:15 Is this the Bible verse that you normally think of when you think of Christmas? Probably not . …
Iraq
Iraq is second only to the nation of Israel in number of times it is mentioned in the Bible. Of course we may not see it in writing as “Iraq,” but it is known as Babylon, the land of Shinar, Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It is Iraq. It is where the Garden of Eden was; where Adam and Eve were created; where Satan appeared; where the Tower of Babel was built; where the confusion of languages occurred; where Abraham came from; where Isaac’s bride Rebekah was born; where Jacob spent twenty years with Laban; where the Israelites were sent into captivity; where Daniel was in the lion’s den; where the greatest city revival ever took place—with Jonah in Ninevah; where we find the story of Esther; where destruction is prophesied by Nahum; and where in Revelation we will read the prophecy of the fall of Babylon. It is Iraq.
Thanksgiving Reminders
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Our family has a tradition of gathering…