Today's mini-sermon is the 10th of a 12-part series on the 9th chapter of John. It will be appearing in the Saturday, Sunday and Thursday additions of the Answers2Prayer newsletters. “Then they asked him, ‘What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?’ He...
On Sept 11, 2001, our nation was attacked by an evil enemy. We heard a cry go out from most every direction for prayer, and rightly so! I am sure that we all have rejoiced to see this change in out national attitude toward prayer. We have seen and felt the need for a...
Today's mini-sermon is the final part of the 12-part series on the 9th chapter of John. "Jesus said, ‘For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.’” (John 9:39) Do you remember the story of the blind men and...
"Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last." (Luke 23:46) Most of you are probably checking your calendars about now, and some of you are preparing to send me a kind e-mail, just...
Through trials and temptations, Through sorrow and suffering, For this I have Jesus. Through pain and despair, Through fire and water, For this I have Jesus. Through the cross and the blood, Through death and the tomb, Through the resurrection and salvation, For this...
This is the first in a short series inspired by Melo, our beloved Parrotlet. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that...
How can you know if you're being led by the Spirit or the flesh? Very simple: Look at your behavior. If you respond to a given situation by exercising, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, you are following the...
Have you ever ridden on a catamaran? I did. Just once. I had never seen one before that day, but as I stretched out on the canvas that separated the double hulls, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the lull of the quiet lake, I knew this was...
Ex 15:13 "In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling." NIV Today, January 2nd, 2004, I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My appointment was at 10:00. My wife had her physical...
Some of you who have read former devotionals of mine might remember my beautiful Shetland Sheepdog, Elsa. I've already recorded a number of lessons that she has taught me, and some of you may be saddened to hear that she is no longer with us. She developed...