One-Word Bible Study
I gleaned this from Louie Giglio. He includes it in his book, “I Am Not, But I Know I AM”. This method of study focuses on one word a day from a verse of scripture. If the verse has ten words in it, then you focus on it for ten days. Each day you meditate [...]
Read More...How Big Is Your God?
I have just begun to read again a classic of Christian literature, “Your God Is Too Small” by JB Phillips and I would like to share with you just a few paragraphs this morning: “…There are undoubtedly professing Christians with childish conceptions of God which could not stand up to the winds of real life [...]
Read More...Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who have logged on today for our devotional! My turkey is in the oven, the holiday movies are playing, and my husband has played in his annual Thanksgiving football game. But in the midst of the traditions and relaxation I can’t help but look around my home and realize [...]
Read More...Quit Living in the Past
All verses referenced from NIV{ Has your life really changed that much since becoming a Christian or rededicating your life to Christ? I’m not talking about how you may read the Bible more when you used to never read it at all. I’m talking about your lifestyle. Has your lifestyle changed? Is it plain to [...]
Read More...Who Is Like Our God?
I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God?You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.[psalm 77:11-14] [...]
Read More...Hard Work & Divine Intervention!
I have talked/counseled with way too many people who want God to do all the work. You know what I mean, “Well I prayed and God just didn’t take the desire away.” or “I asked God if it wasn’t what He wanted me to do, to give me a sign.” or my all time favorite, [...]
Read More...In Our Day!
Do you ever wish you could have been in Bible times to see some of the things that God did in the past? Maybe, like me, you’ve dreamed about what it must have felt like to have been there. Listen to the prophet Habakkuk… LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe [...]
Read More...A Mighty Soldier
James 1:6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. How many times do we catch ourselves believing and doubting, believing and doubting. I know there have been circumstances in my life that have caused me [...]
Read More...Accepting the Challenge
All verses taken from NIV When was the last time you tackled a really big challenge, the last time you took on something that you were passionate about? How many of your prayers are the God-please-fix-it type? How many are of the here-I-am-send-me type? Is there really any difference? Is the outcome any different? In [...]
Read More...Tongue Guard
Have ever said something you shouldn’t have and immediately wished you could take it back like it never happened? You can visually see the words leaving your mouth and your deepest desire is to whip out some rope and lasso it back to the depths of the sea. The Bible mentions the tongue as the [...]
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