Lonely Christmas
“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 town of David a Savior has been born to you;…
These Two Things I Know
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted Monday and Thursday nights. “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,…
General Lee’s Favorite Hymn
“The firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are His.’” — 2 Timothy 2:19 How do you appropriate God’s grace in suffering? How can you experience the endurance of faith as you live…
Two Separate Levels
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him…
“Because He Lives”
Jesus said, “Before long, the world will not see Me anymore, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.” —John 14:19 “All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one…
On the battlefields, 145 years ago . . .
“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” —Jeremiah 29:12-13 On the battlefields of the…
Olympic Inspiration
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a…
Some Things Don’t Change!
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12 We call it…
Remembering The Four Chaplains
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13 When the same story keeps coming up, I pay attention. There must be something that God wants me to know or…
WW II and Beyond — A Story of Commitment
“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…