Category Devotional

We listen. We watch. We cry. We pray.

It doesn’t matter why or how, we just know someone with no heart and no conscience has hurt innocent people for no reason at all. Our hearts are broken for such senseless loss.

God, why do things like this happen? I ask, in hope of comfort, even though I know the answer.

God gave us, as well as those who have evil running through their veins, the gift of free will. Free will is simply the freedom to choose. We choose to love, or we choose to hate. It really is that simple.

Yes, we all have the opportunity to choose our path in life. Some, for reasons I will never comprehend, choose the path of destruction.

It’s been one week since the senseless murdering and maiming of so many innocent lives in Boston...

Why is waiting on God so difficult? We know His plans are far better than ours, so why do we fret so while waiting?

I’ve spoken to several people lately who have just about had it with God and His soon to be released plans. They are just plain tired of waiting!

For some, if they hear Jeremiah 29:11 one more time, they are sure to punch the person who quotes it. I’m far from a fist, so quoting now is safe.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

He has a plan, but waiting for it can be downright infuriating.

During a woman’s ministry event, we were challenged with a question...

There’s something invigorating about new. Whether it’s a new job, relationship, car, home, clothes or even a new restaurant in town, there’s just something about new. Even if it’s not actually new, yet new to us, it’s refreshing to have or do something new.

Isn’t it interesting how we get so caught up in a new year? For some odd reason, we think this New Year will somehow alter our lives. Celebrating the New Year is the biggest “do over” ever. How often do we hear, “I’m so glad this year is over, the New Year will be so much better!”?

A fresh start becomes the goal. A new diet or exercise regimen begins on January 1^st. What we didn’t accomplish last year, we WILL accomplish in this New Year!

I wonder though, if we had the same attitude each and every day, how our l...

Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem

      Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,  in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 

      In the same region there we...

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1

There is nothing in this world more important than our relationships with our Creator, our spouse and our children. I believe with all of my heart that if we have these three priorities in order, then all of the rest of life will fall into place.

If I have these three relationships at the top of my priority list, then my job will be more fulfilling, my friendships will be more loving and my service to others will be more lasting.

No spouse? No children? No problem. With no spouse or children vying for your time and attention, you are blessed with the extra time to devote to what the Lord has led you to...