And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news […]
Grow in Grace and Knowledge
You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. In 2 Peter, we find that Peter wrote […]
Comparison
Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he […]
Friendship
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. There is much to be said about a good friend – we all want one and we all want to be considered as one. A good friend journeys with you on the ups and downs of life. A good friend […]
Anchored
Therefore, preparing your mind for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. NOTE: This is part 2 of two-part devotional. You can read the first part here. In January of 2023, my mother and I took my daughters to […]
Gifts that are Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to […]
Our Words Matter
Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse The Gospel of Matthew kicks off with the genealogy of Jesus. The vast majority of the names are males but there are five females’ names, and I think that is significant. I once […]