“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. . . . Love never fails.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 Note: This devotional was originally posted on February 14, 2008. It’s Valentine’s Day, 2008. I wanted to…
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9 I have friends who send me “forwards”. Some…
"I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn. I offer peace to all, both near and far! I will heal my people.” —…
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:11 The story of Joseph in the Old Testament is…
"I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course." —Jeremiah 10:23, NLT I had been on a remote FOB (Forward Operating Base) for several days, and was ready to get…
“Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another”. — Romans 12:10 Aretha Franklin sang that all she wanted was a little respect – she was onto something important. Respect is an important part…
“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…
“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…
“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. For we are not fighting against human beings, but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly…
“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…