Daily Devotional

Here’s a shockingly despondent verse:  “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high…?” (Ps. 113:5) When meeting someone for the first time, one first… Continue Reading DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Here’s a shockingly despondent verse:  And they said, “These are your gods, O Israel,  who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!”  Ex 32.4 It is unclear whether… Continue Reading Only The LORD is Worthy

Romans 5:8 (NLT) “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” As Christians, we are called to stand… Continue Reading Firm Center, Soft Edges

“A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume” Ecclesiastes 7:1 You probably know some people from your high school days who weren’t real popular with the teachers, and you probably… Continue Reading Our Reputation

A teacher I know named Clint recently recounted an experience he had as a student that left a lasting impression. One day, Clint and another student named Danny were unexpectedly… Continue Reading Even If I’m The Only One

Moses explains to the people that to complain is to test the Lord. Exodus 17:2Therefore the people quarreled with Moses and said,“Give us water that we may drink.”And Moses said… Continue Reading Wilderness Whining

Mark 10:18 “Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.” The word GOOD is used for all sorts of things: food,… Continue Reading GOOD

Philippians 3:14, “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” When our lives are… Continue Reading Not the End, Just the Beginning

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage… Continue Reading Hebrews 10: 24–25

While we were at church on Sunday, our dog managed to escape from the backyard. A couple neighbors attempted to lead him back in the yard, but he took off… Continue Reading Pause to Pray

1 Corinthians 2:1-2, “When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. For I decided… Continue Reading Nothing but Jesus

Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” “Stop, Look and Listen” was a phrase that I learned growing up when crossing the street.  PAUSE… Continue Reading Use Your Eyes