Category Archives: Devotional
Abraham and Isaac
Genesis 22 begins with the sometimes troubling first verse: Some time later God tested Abraham. Genesis 22:1 (NIV) It can be disconcerting to think that our loving Father God will give us ‘tests’. However, without a ‘test’ it is difficult … Continue reading
Moses in a Basket on the Nile River
Exodus 2 begins with the birth of Moses. Moses begins as the son of a Levite, the priestly tribe of Israel. Moses’ life continues on for 3 more books or 137 more chapters! In Numbers 20 Moses disobeys God and … Continue reading
Oscar Winner
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.†Job 1:8 (NIV) Now there is a … Continue reading
Our True Strength
If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! Proverbs 24:10 (NIV) Proverbs is not a book for the ‘feel good Christian’. If you want to grow and strengthen as a child of God, it’s a book … Continue reading
Respect for Authority
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Titus 3:1-2 … Continue reading
Render to God
Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. [ones who followed King Herod] “Teacher, “ they said, “we know you are a man of … Continue reading
My Hope
Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of y our life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope. Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you … Continue reading
God’s Chosen People
[God said,] “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep … Continue reading
God’s extravangant love!
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. Isaiah 61:1 (NIV) The Spirit of God was Jesus’ promise when He left the earth. He promised that … Continue reading
The Blessings of the Insulted and Mistreated
God will bless you when people insult you, mistreat you, and tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me. Be happy and excited! You will have a great reward in heaven. People did these same things to … Continue reading