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 […]
Champion
“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head…that all the […]
Being Faithful
Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts In the majority of Paul’s letters, he closes with a benediction […]
Trust
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. My oldest daughter attended an overnight camp this summer. She had an absolute blast with all of the various activities. One particular activity was her favorite […]