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 …
Category Archives: Devotion
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 …
Christmas 365 Days a Year
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope; the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) Post-Christmas blues are common. So much time and energy – not to mention money – are spent …
Watching and Waiting
Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel! Luke 2:29-32 (NLT) Simeon had the inside scoop; the Spirit of …