Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. — Ephesians 4:2Do you consider yourself to be a patient person? With your family members, do you always maintain a calm demeanor, think positively, and take…
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 We have turned the calendar’s page to 2009. Does that make you feel older? Certainly…
“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 was his, too, but he was still recovering from long…
“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 Bible study (yes, fun!) is to make the Scripture connections between…
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider…
“The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.” — James 5:16, The Message It is a blessing to start my day with the reading of a devotional (or two or three) before…
“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, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 It was…
“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 . . . . Traditionally we go to the second chapter of…
Once again, we saw a marriage crumble. Once again, we saw the husband walk out . . . the wife give up. Once again we saw a family disintegrate leaving a legacy of divorce. Once again we thought—if only they…
"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 around the Thanksgiving table and beginning our time together by…