Through It All
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…
These Two Things I Know
“One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” — Psalm 62:11-12a I was with military wives, studying Beth Moore’s “Living Beyond Yourself”, when I heard…
Terms of Encouragement
“May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17…
What Would it Look Like
In memory of Denise McColl, who went home to be with our Lord on March 29, 2008. . . and in honor of the McColl family who demonstrated great love and care. . .we are re-posting this devotional today. May…
Never the Same, Part Two
“Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other,…
Never the Same
“Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!” — Revelation 1:17b-18a “For God so loved the world that He gave…
God of Creation
“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and…
Every Morning
Every morning he prays for his son who is deployed in the desert. With his Bible beside him, he reads a verse, types it out into email, and follows that with a prayer specifically for his son and his unit…
Psalm 91 — The “Warrior’s Psalm”
?1? He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ?2? I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” ?3?…
What Would It Look Like . . .
New words and phrases keep coming into our English language—some better than others! On the “bad” side, I am distressed at the new use of the word “whatever.” Being one who loves Philippians 4:8, from which this devotional is named,…