I Feel Like I’m All Alone
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in…
A Scripture Reading Plan
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in Your word. — Psalm 119:114 Military couples with deployment experience know the value of good planning. Planning…
A Debt of Gratitude
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. But as for me, afflicted and in pain—may Your salvation, God, protect me. I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. — Psalm 69:29,30 As I…
After Easter — The Story Continues
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “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…
“It’s Friday . . . but Sunday’s Comin’!”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will…
Easter Morning in Turkey, 1985
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor's Note: We are re-posting Maryellen's devotion in honor of her memory (she passed away on July 9, 2009), and also to remind ourselves that her faith is now sight. In…
What Would it Look Like . . .?
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. In memory of Denise McColl, who went home to be with our Lord four years ago on March 29, 2008. . . and in honor of the McColl family who…
An Impact Statement to Remember
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “. . . Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9…
Love Letters
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3 “It was the love letters—that’s what really helped.” I was having a conversation…
Terms of Encouragement
Have you ever needed some encouragement? Have circumstances brought you to a place where you are fearful, impatient, confused, or losing strength in the midst of life’s battles? I believe that discouragement is one of Satan’s favorite, and most effective, “fiery darts”. If this is the case, then perhaps one of the greatest gifts that we can give to each other are words of encouragement.