Guest Post by C.A. Simonson “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2-3-NRSV) Many seek the next high with its wins and successes. Of course, everyone likes mountaintop experiences, but eventually, all must face reality. It’s easy to fall prey to insecurity and depression …
Category Archives: Devotion
Faithful God
He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT) His face was streaked with tears and his bottom lip quivered as he sat behind the customer service desk. Somehow, in my rush to get …
THE KINDNESS OF GOD
There are times when I, like the dog, take a stance, bark my opinion, and feel all-knowing. In those moments of my ignorance, God waits with kindness and patience. When I’m all barked out and ready to listen, ready to be teachable, and ready to repent from my error, God speaks.
Where to Find Peace in Such a Troubled World
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27 (ESV) Politics. Wars. Famines. Global Warming. Mass shootings. There is more than enough in our present-day world to cause fear, anxiety, and …
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This Day
Each day is a precious gift from God. But busyness without God is just like walking on a treadmill; it looks good but gets you nowhere. My primary goal should always be to glorify God.
Writing His-Story
Guest post by Author Cassie Downs Staring out at the ocean, I can’t help being in awe of this splendid masterpiece God painted so long ago. The strength and the force he drew within the tide. With each stroke of His hand, God painted strength and beauty right into every drop of water. God is …
Holiness
Oh, that I might always remember to step into His sacred presence with an attitude of humility, respect, and honor. Let me never get so ‘comfortable’ living in His grace that I lose sight of His holiness. For it is in recognizing my sinfulness in the light of His holiness that I am reminded how blessed I am to receive His pardon and His grace.
Tomorrow
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 (NLT) In his autobiography, Finding Kansas, author Aaron Likens states, “What is the most fearsome word in the English language? There is nothing worse than tomorrow. Tomorrow is uncontrollable. What could happen? Sure, I may …
The Great Exchange
I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing. Jeremiah 31:13b (NLT) This passage of Scripture is part of a beautiful promise of restoration. Though God’s chosen people had turned away from Him and ended up in captivity, His love for them never wavered. In verse 3, …
Power in Praise
At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. 2 Chronicles 20:22 (NLT) Praise is not my first response in the face of difficulties. My first instinct is to sigh rather than sing. When trials come, I’m …