Guest post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our Salvation.” Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Discontent. With the long list of things that are going wrong in our nation and the world, it’s easy to fall into discontent. Closer to home, I bet you could …
Category Archives: Devotion
Peace and Quiet Confidence
“The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.” Isaiah 32:17 (BSB) Instability. Conflict. War. Political strife. Uncertainty. These are just a few of the words that might be used to describe our current situation – both in our nation and around the world. Peace seems as elusive …
Plug into Positivity
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Within each person dwells a hunger for positive feedback and approval—and for good reason. From the moment we wake up until we …
Kerith Ravine
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The …
Spiritual Gifts
“Let all things be done for building up . . .” 1 Corinthians 14:26 ESV In this passage, Paul is addressing the issue of spiritual gifts. He is urging believers to seek those gifts that build up the church rather than the gifts that flaunt our accomplishments. The Message translates this passage in the following …
Comfort Zones
Comfort Zones The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD. Jonah 1:1-3 (NLT) Jonah …
Leading by Example
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV). This passage is part of a larger discussion on freedom in Christ. Paul urges the Corinthians to be mindful of the impact their actions might have on others. In essence, he is saying that, …
Waiting Lessons
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Psalm 37:7 (NLT) I seem to require frequent refresher courses in patience. This classroom has no walls, no ceiling, because this course isn’t taught in a physical space. It’s a lesson that needs to be learned repeatedly in the …
When I Feel Like Running Away
Guest post by author C.A. Simonson Genesis 16:13 – “You are the God who sees me.” Alone, Hagar sat crying beside the road. It was Sarai’s idea for Abram to give me a child, she thought. Why was she so cruel to me? I’ve loved serving her, but now I hate her. Abe loves me …
The God Who Hung the Stars
The next time you step outside to look at the night sky, remember the depth of God’s love for you and how special you are in His sight. He came to this broken world and suffered for your sins. That’s how much the God who fashioned trillions of stars loves you.