Devotion

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” (Ps. 119:71) When I first started school as a child, I couldn’t wait; it was going to be so much fun. And it was fun, until one day something very strange happened. The teacher said, “Today, we are going […]

“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matt. 6:10) There is a struggle in the life if every believer between wanting to do OUR will and wanting to do GOD’s will. Often, we get too impatient waiting on God’s will so we run ahead of God and try to accomplish our

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Rom. 12:2) There is a story of a missionary who was imprisoned by the Japanese. At the concentration camp where she was held as a prisoner, the penalty for having even a portion of the Bible was death.

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.” (Ps. 145:8) If there is one thing that will make us stand out from the world it is our reaction to how others treat us. Despite how the world treated the Lord, the Bible says He was still “gracious, and

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.” (Ps. 145:8) If there is one thing that will make us stand out from the world it is our reaction to how others treat us. The world says, “Do unto others BEFORE they do unto you!” But the Bible says

“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance…” (Prov. 15:13) It is told that when the great Adoniram Judson went as a missionary to Burma, he had such a burning desire to preach the gospel before he had even learned the language that he walked up to a Burman and embraced him. The man went home

“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.” (Ps. 119:10) If you have the privilege of living in a rural community, like I do, you get to see things you will never see in a big city. For instance, one morning while I was in my office

“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” (Matt. 5:44) Years ago there was a Christian who agreed to take in an elderly, weary traveler into his house for a night’s rest. After they ate, the Christian

“And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” (Isa. 46:4) I recently turned 50 years old. And as young as I still am….and, yes, I am STILL young…I am already

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Ps. 37:4) I believe this may be one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. Some seem to think this verse is saying that if you are saved, God should grant all your wishes as if He were