“And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21 (ESV) Nestled between the sin of Adam and Eve and their subsequent banishment from the Garden of Eden is a short verse that could easily be missed. Yet contains such a powerful message; “And the …
Category Archives: Devotion
Love is Not Envious
Love… does not envy. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Envy is not usually intentional. That disparaging predator creeps up on us when we least expect it. It whispers lies and blinds us to the truth. It draws our center of attention on what we lack so we don’t focus on the blessings God has so lovingly …
Time Passes So Quickly
Let us yet take hold of God’s eternal plan and receive His new mercies each and every day. It’s not too late to start from where we are planted. Shed those hindrances that have held us back.
Mission Accomplished
“I want you to know, brethren, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.” Philippians 1:12 (RSV) Paul was in prison. His freedom had been confiscated, his ankles were shackled, and soldiers guarded him day and night. He was sore from the beatings as well as a recent shipwreck. He …
Empty Nets Syndrome
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:5 (NLT) They were weary, frustrated, and disappointed. Over and over, during the long hours of the night, they’d cast their nets into the Lake of Galilee without catching a …
WORDS NOT FORGOTTEN
Guest Post by Author Nancy Shelton Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their …
King of the Castle
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom… where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 12:32-34 Do you remember that little ditty, “I’m the king of the castle, and you’re the dirty rascal?” This little rhyme originated in 1651 when a Scottish …
Daddy’s Pet
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph’s character. Psalm 105:19 Joe was your average teenager, full of dreams and plans. His father spoiled him rotten, his colorful duds proof of his father’s wealth and favor. Joe worked in the family business, never straying far from home. His older brothers …
The Dog Ate My Homework
“But they all alike began to make excuses…” Luke 14:16-24 We’ve all made excuses at some point. Here are a few good one: “I have issues and Spiderman is coming over to solve them. Can’t go to school.” “I thought it was supposed to snow today, so I slept in.” “I can’t come to …
Misery in the Mire
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. Psalm 40:1-2 (NLT) Mires are low areas …