THIS WEEK’S THEME:
God Speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, Prayer, Circumstances, and the Church to Reveal Himself, His Purposes, and His Ways.
(NOTE: Write out the BIBLE KEY at least once this week, perhaps in your personal journal. Then, before you begin to read the devotional thoughts for each day, read the BIBLE KEY [...]
THIS WEEK’S THEME:
God Invites You to Become Involved with Him in His Work.
(NOTE: Write out the BIBLE KEY at least once this week, perhaps in your personal journal. Then, before you begin to read the devotional thoughts for each day, read the BIBLE KEY for that week. Become familiar with it and, perhaps, even [...]
This Week’s Theme: God Pursues a Love Relationship with You That Is Real and Personal.
(NOTE: Write out the BIBLE KEY at least once this week, perhaps in your personal journal. Then, before you begin to read the devotional thoughts for each day, read the BIBLE KEY for that week. Become familiar with it and, [...]
(NOTE: Write out the BIBLE KEY at least once each week, perhaps in your personal journal. Then, before you begin to read the devotional thoughts for each day, read the BIBLE KEY for that week. Become familiar with it and, perhaps, even memorize it.)
BIBLE KEY: (Psalm 20:7, NIV) Some trust in chariots and some in [...]
OK, this is my time to vent. I want to get something off my chest that has been bothering me for awhile. But, this is not a complaint. If it were, I would be ungrateful for what God has done for me. I don’t feel ungrateful. In fact, I accept the negative [...]
By Aaron Welch
Why do we prefer slavery in Egypt when freedom means following God in the wilderness?
In more practical terms, why do we tend to gravitate back to former sins or unhealthy situations rather than draw near to God through the hard times of life?
Why do we try to take control of life by digging [...]
Recently, I visited a nature preserve to enjoy its springtime beauty. I hadn’t been there for about a year, and I was disappointed to see how some of the areas next to the trail were overgrown with weedy vines. They weren’t nearly as bad last year and I’m sure they didn’t grow that much overnight. [...]
A few years ago, I asked a couple who was celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary what their secret was for a long and happy marriage. The wife replied that they tried not to go to bed angry at each other.
I wonder what other couples who have been married for five or six decades might say. [...]
Though I have flown on numerous airlines, I still get a little uneasy when taking off and landing. However, I can feel much worse when we are flying in clouds or fog where there is zero visibility. There’s something unnerving about flying at 400 miles per hour and not being able to see where you [...]
Many years ago, someone taught me to use the Bible in my personal prayer time—quoting passages of Scripture to God. They explained that many of our prayers are self-centered and self-serving, but using the Bible turns our attention toward God’s plan.
That made sense to me. For a long time, I had spent most of my [...]
