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,…
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…
People Are Watching You – The Gift of Our Military
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 I’ve been working on this writing for at least five years. And…
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…
What Did You Expect?
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “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…
The Christ Effect
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. . . All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will be…
A Redemptive Story of Pearl Harbor – The Jake DeShazer Story
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: December 7th is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In remembrance of that world-changing event, this devotion is posted to tell one of God’s great redemptive…
Lonely Christmas
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “The angel of the Lord said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the…
She emails, “Thanks for praying!”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.” — James 5:16 (The Message) Editor’s Note: When military mothers go off to war…
Saying Good-bye
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11 “They will…