Listen attentively to God's Word. Observe and obey His commands and walk humbly before Him. What God started, He will complete. God will always see us through anything we may face. He is not just with us during the good times and our mountain top moments. He is also with us during the difficult times…
Begin Again (#101)
Jesus and His disciples had withdrew as the Crucifixion approached. A short time later, Jesus begins to inform the disciples about the suffering and terrible things He would have to endure. His words were shocking, unfathomable, and Peter quickly cuts Him off (almost out of terror to hear more) declaring that he would follow Jesus…
Sword of Truth (#92)
There are many people who are familiar with the ancient book called the Holy Bible. Some are scholars - people who study the Book and its teachings. Some are teachers - those who explain the meanings and interpretations of the text. Some are readers - individuals who pore over the words and mediate on its…
The Adam Tree (#84)
We have all tried to create our own Eden; a place where we feel comforted, safe, and happy. We'd like to assume, and trust, that our intentions and efforts ward off all that threatens the perfect bubble we have striven to create. But like that which happened to what was once our home, that Garden…
The Lookout (#82)
Some people may say and make big promises. Most likely, they mean well and have good intentions but, more often than not, those promises will be broken as the ones who make them are human, imperfect, and flawed. But there is a friend who never breaks a promise and is truly with us when we…
Words Remembered (#75)
Life can be very confusing at times and may feel as if we are being pulled in many different directions. When you are faced with a certain decision, which way should you go? What should you do? Which path are you supposed to take? It can be difficult to know which way is best and…
Simple Prayer #70
There are several different official religions that are found throughout today: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc. But there is an ideology that you may not find on any official list but it is one that many Christians live by (and are known by) and that is called Christian Karma. What exactly is Christian Karma?…
Simple Prayer #66
No one is immune from feelings of sadness and depression. At some point, we all experience it to some level and degree. It can come and linger over us like a dark cloud for a period of time, or it can come and overwhelm us like a flood all at once. Because we live in…
Simple Prayer #52
In yesterday's devotion, we talked about the need for people to feel secure and how God provides that assurance for us. It is important, though, that we remain discerning and close to God even during those times that we do feel at rest and safe because there is an enemy that manipulates and deceives and…