Devotional
Lessons from Dark Times
Dark, challenging times are never wasted when you follow the Lord. Read: Genesis 39 Joseph’s faith in Dark times – we’ll look today at some principles that guided Joseph during challenging moments in his life. Dark times may continue until God’s purpose is accomplished. The Lord’s plan was to prepare Joseph to rescue his family, as…
Read MoreThe Winding Path to becoming a King
Everything that happens in our lives serves a purpose in God’s greater plan. Psalm 89:19-29 The Lord chose David to be His servant and actively prepared him for that calling. By following the various stages of his life—from the things he experienced as a simple shepherd boy to his achievements as a heroic ruler—we can…
Read MoreGod loves you – This much!
Devotional by Adrian Rogers “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 I have two sons. If you were to ask me, “Will you give me one of your sons so that I might butcher…
Read MoreYoung and Fruitful – No matter your age!
Even though our physical body ages, our soul stays young as we continually grow in the Lord. Psalm 92:12-15 Our culture is obsessed with youth. The marketplace is flooded with products promising better health, fewer wrinkles, and stronger bodies. But these will only scratch the surface of our aging problem. Unless death intervenes, growing old…
Read MoreWe are Blessed to be a Blessing to Others
God meets our needs so that we can pass His blessings on to others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 God’s blessings to us are not meant to end with us. His desire is that they flow to others. This principle applies in all areas of life, including finances. Did you know that our heavenly Father has plans…
Read MoreAre you Living for Jesus?
“Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Think about this: When you do something for one of the brothers of Jesus, it’s just like you have done it unto Jesus because His friends are…
Read MoreWaiting… God’s Way
It’s easier to wait on God when we remember that His plans are best. Read Lamentations 3:24-26 Many of us struggle with waiting. There are many things we want right now—and usually we have a way to get our desires. Really, that’s what the entire credit card industry is all about: Get it now; then…
Read MoreGuide to Forgiveness
Our forgiveness of others should look like Jesus’ forgiveness of us. Matthew 18:21-35 When someone repeatedly wrongs us, we often try to draw a line at the number of times we’ll accept apologies. In other situations, we may attempt to categorize which offenses we’ll pardon. But Jesus drew no such lines at the cross. God’s…
Read MoreProcrastinator? Be Careful!
The sooner we accept Jesus as our Savior, the more time we have to grow like Him and be with Him. John 5:24-30 Procrastination has serious consequences in many areas of life—especially when it comes to spiritual matters. You see, every person is going to spend eternity somewhere, and the destination is determined by a…
Read MoreAre You Willing to Give THIS to God?
READ THIS “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:” (Hebrews 11:17-18) THINK ABOUT THIS God is going to test your faith by asking you to do something…
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