Scripture — Hebrews 11:1-16 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them...” (Hebrews 11:13) Chuck Swindoll, a pastor, author, and teacher, … [Read more...]
What is our purpose as Christians? What is God’s purpose for His Children? This category contains devotions which look at the development of Christians as they strive to become more “Christ-like” – more like our role Model, Christ Himself.
Just Ask
Scripture— 1 John 5:13-15 [Jesus said,] “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” — John 14:14 Maybe you have heard stories about genies. Genies are imaginary beings that can live in a lamp or a bottle, and when the bottle … [Read more...]
Pray with Thanksgiving
Scripture — Philippians 4:4-9 “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6) When I visited for meals at my grandmother’s house as a … [Read more...]
Do Christians Doubt?
Scripture — Mark 9:14-32 “…all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” (Mark 9:23-24) I have said sometimes even … [Read more...]
Stumbling Toward the Kingdom
Scripture— Philippians 2:1-13 “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) In my first year of sub-teaching, I had a high … [Read more...]
Refreshing Shepherd
Scripture— Psalm 23 “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” (Psalms 23:2-3) Years ago, on a retreat, I was … [Read more...]
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