Today’s Truth
“The Israelites had moved about in the desert forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the LORD. For the LORD had sworn to them that they would not see the land that he had solemnly promised their fathers to give us, Read more…
Pullig in the Welcome Mat
Today’s Truth
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (
Friend To Friend
I hate to admit it, but there have been times when I have pulled in my welcome mat from the front porch. Read more…
God Sense vs Common Sense
Today’s Truth “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7 NIV).
Friend to Friend Sitting in my backyard, I love to listen to the sounds of all God’s critters: birds, crickets, frogs, katydids, woodpeckers, and most of all – children. Framing our yard from every side, Read more…
It’s Not About Me
Today’s Truth “Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens” Psalm 148:13
Friend to Friend Some of my Girlfriends in God are not going to like this devotion. I’m not even sure I do. But I’m going to put it out there anyhow. Read more…
What’s in a Name?
Today’s Truth “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain” (1 Chronicles 4:10 NIV).
Friend to Friend Most likely you have heard about one man’s little prayer tucked in 1 Chronicles 4. His name is Jabez, and his name means “pain.” I don’t know if it was a lapse in judgment or just plain meanness, Read more…
Pay Attention
Today’s Truth “Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say” (Isaiah 28:23 NIV).
Friend to Friend Every weekday morning my husband’s alarm clock goes off at 5:30. He gets up, showers, shaves, brushes his teeth, gets dressed, and places his jingling keys in his pocket. He clears his throat, blows his nose, Read more…
The Battle of the Flesh
Today’s Truth
1 Corinthians 10:13 “And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (NIV).
Friend To Friend
My devotion yesterday looked at our battle with the influence of an ungodly world. Read more…
More than a Conqueror
Today’s Truth
“But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 NIV).
Friend To Friend
My brother was about four years old when he decided to grab a box of matches and a handful of sparklers to see how they worked. He had heard that sparklers worked best in the dark, so he went into the darkest place at Grandma’s house he could find … Read more…
No More Stinkin Thinkin
Today’s Truth
“Finally, brothers (and sisters), whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8-9 NIV). Read more…
The Savior’s Plan
June 17, 2009
The Savior’s Plan
Today’s Truth
“For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17 NIV).
