LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL “Don’t be troubled; don’t be afraid!” He knew what was ahead; they didn’t. But instead of struggling with panic, Jesus was calm, fully in control. When you are stronger than the circumstances which confront you, you, too, can have this...
We were created as spiritual beings by a God who is spirit. We were created spirit, soul and body, but our spirit is foremost. To be a “spiritual” person does not mean we’re mystical, irrational nor unintelligent. The spiritual person is continually looking to God for...
God loves you just for yourself. His love isn’t based on what you do, or how much you have accomplished, or how many good works you have done. He loves you simply because you are His child. If you’re ever in doubt, think about the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke 23:35-37...
A transformation occurs when we identify ourselves with Jesus on the cross—that we died with Him. And because God raised His beloved Son from the dead, we are miraculously raised to life with Him! Romans 6:5-7 says: Since we have been united with him in his death, we...
Ed Landry doesn’t believe that we should ever waste trials or difficulties. He says that what we think are the worst of times can actually be the best of times. Ed was on a plane when he turned to the man next to him and asked, “How are you?” The man proceeded to...
Something that troubles me is watching believers change as time goes by, but not always for the better. Let me explain what I mean. I’m not talking about seniors when I say long-term Christians. I mean people who have been in the faith for a long time. So today I...
As we go along in life, it’s easy to become set in our ways and limit our expectations. But as this new year dawns, let’s be open to everything that God has for us! Jeremiah 32:17 declares, Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great...
The Bible records how Jesus was teaching more than 5,000 people when His disciples basically told Him, “We’ve got a big crowd, they’re getting hungry, and it’s late. Let’s send them away so they can buy food.” I love His answer in Mark 6:37: “You give them something...
Waiting is a hard thing to do. Waiting when you're in love seems impossible. It was a love story that crossed borders. Kelli met Chris when she was working as a nanny in Australia, but her home was far away in America. Their courtship was a tricky one, spanning...
Scotland of the 1840’s was as barren as the nursery rhyme cupboard of Old Mother Hubbard. The decade was known as the "Hungry Forties" as crops failed and migrant workers were driven to the overcrowded, desolate cities. In 1848, Mary Mitchell Slessor was born to an...