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,…
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…
The Reason For The Season
“Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue…
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 . …