““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your friends, hate your enemies.’ But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”. Matthew 5:43-44 When I read about enemies, I often struggle, as I don't think. of people as enemies. There may be people I don't agree with... Continue Reading →
“But the earth will be as full of the knowledge of the Lord's glory as the seas are full of water.” Habakkuk 2:14 What an amazing thought that the world will have knowledge of God's glory. The devotion this morning described this as an intimate knowing, like Adam knew Eve. It is a beautiful picture.... Continue Reading →
“God offered him, so that by his blood he should become the means by which people's sins are forgiven through their faith in him. God did this in order to demonstrate that he is righteous. In the past he was patient and overlooked people's sins; but in the present time he deals with their sins,... Continue Reading →
“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I admit I struggle with 2 Corinthians 5:17. I was joined to Christ when I was eight years old. I became a new being. The old was gone. It is a beautiful picture... Continue Reading →
I was watching a movie this week, one of the characters said "It's the hardest job you will ever do." He was talking to the mother of his child, encouraging her in one of those rough timesmost parents go through. It's easy to think that when you have nothing to compare it too. As I... Continue Reading →
“And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?”” Genesis 15:7-8 I am one of those people who talk to the television,... Continue Reading →
“So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said... Continue Reading →
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 I have been blessed over the years to sit under some really great pastors. I’ve learned from them. I receive from them. I’ve heard the messages, and for some... Continue Reading →
Scripture: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 How it applies to my life: It’s funny, maybe a little... Continue Reading →
My spouse and I were sitting outside at the fire pit enjoying the cool of the night. A small moth came out of nowhere and flew directly into the fire. I’ve heard the saying before “like a mouth drawn to a flame,” but I’ve never actually seen it happen. The moth did not hesitate. It... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 