Do you ever sit and ponder what your purpose on earth is? Ever ask yourself, “What are you living for?” Many people live their whole lives, never answering these questions. Henry David Thoreau famously said, “People live lives of quiet desperation.” What if you could live for something greater than yourself? The Apostle Paul shows…
Read MoreThis devotional will run precisely two weeks from Christmas day. I don’t know about you, but the Christmas spirit is in full force. Decorations are everywhere, stores are playing Christmas music, and people are always in a hurry going somewhere. It’s easy to lose the meaning of the season in all of the bustle. It’s…
Read MoreEver since I turned fifty, I have been inundated with medical and insurance advertisements. My insurance company wants me to get a check-up, my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy, and AARP wants me to buy their life insurance. Did you know that God desires to examine us as well? He wants to see…
Read MoreThe adage “More is caught than taught” is truer today than it ever was. There is so much noise and chatter in the world that words have lost their meaning. People may not be listening, but they sure are watching. They want to know if someone is authentic. It is an excellent opportunity for Christians…
Read MorePeople are struggling in isolation and loneliness with hidden sin they can’t stop doing. Everything they try doesn’t work, and they ask themselves, “Why can’t I stop?” The spiral even further by convincing themselves they are the only ones struggling. Today’s devotion shows us that we all struggle with sin, and we are not doing…
Read MoreLast week there was a video on facebook of hundreds of wild horses that were running in the snow. It was a majestic picture of strength and freedom. The horse is a symbol of meekness or power under control. The phrase “running with the horses” came about to symbolize a person who is strong and…
Read MoreOne of the best things on earth is seeing someone overcome a major struggle of sin in their lives. It is a picture of victory as you see the freedom in their eyes, the sin rendered powerless. Before, they were slaves to that sin, but now they have been set free. God can do the…
Read MoreWith the Christmas season upon us, it is time for us to turn our focus on the Birth of Jesus Christ. The days are filled with excitement and anticipation as we prepare to celebrate His birth with family and friends. We remember the joy that He brought to the world and the reason for hope…
Read MoreOne of the vows said at weddings is, “Do you promise to love, honor, and respect her till death do you part?” Millions of husbands have said these views to each other, but do they really know what it means to honor your wife? They would say they do, but their actions would tell a…
Read MoreThere is something that happens on a daily basis that goes unnoticed. It is something so deceptive and stealthy that it’s almost natural. What is this mysterious act? It’s called lying. Most people have become so adept at it that they barely even notice what they are doing. Sadly, it is a betrayal of a…
Read More
