“Abraham was only one man when I called him. But when I blessed him, he became a great nation.” Isaiah 51:2 (NLT) Only one man – just your average Joe, quietly living his seemingly insignificant life, a man with limited vision and human-sized dreams. He wasn’t on the Forbes list of highest-paid shepherds, didn’t …
Category Archives: Devotion
God’s Powerful Hand
When I raise my powerful hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD. Exodus 7:5 (NLT) There was no question God orchestrated the events leading to the exodus. God’s powerful hand displayed His sovereign strength and might. Not only did the Israelites depart victorious, they stripped the Egyptians …
Tug of War
I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. Romans 8:18-19 (NLT) Autism-induced meltdowns are usually triggered by feeling overwhelmed. Young individuals with autism often have very little control over their …
The God Who Hung the Stars
You and I are more precious to God than any star that twinkles in the night sky. Not only does He know our name, but He is intimately acquainted with every detail of our lives.
When Weakness Equals Greatness
God is not impressed with our skills, intellectual knowledge, diplomas, or assets. What He desires are hearts willing to serve and obey Him.
Camp Kerith Brook
Then the LORD said to Elijah, “Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook… So Elijah did as the LORD told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17:2-7 (NLT) Elijah …
Chosen
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when …
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). When I was 23 years old, a physician discovered a defect in my heart. Besides taking daily medications, I have certain limitations: watch my intake of caffeine, reduce stress (Yeah, right), and limit physical activities. Although my condition is …
A Tale of Two Kings
“When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” Matthew 2:3 NIV You’ve likely heard the phrase, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” In this case we can say, “If Herod ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” For Herod, Jesus’ birth was not cause for celebration. He was ‘deeply troubled.’ The …
Choices
“Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 (NIV) Another Christmas come and gone. A new year awaits. It will combine challenges and blessings. I choose to focus on the blessings, cherishing each one as a hand-crafted gift from my heavenly Father. I also choose to …