I like Christmas very much. If you tried to guess why I like Christmas, you would probably say, "He likes opening the presents!" Well, your wrong. I like this holiday because on this day Jesus came to this earth to save us. If it wasn't for what He did, then His...
"Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed." (Luke 23:32) In fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah's prophecy, Jesus was crucified between two thieves: "He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death" (Isa...
I’ve been sick for several weeks with a nasty virus that is rough to shake. Except to go to the doctor, I’ve stayed in my pajamas on the couch. Today, for the first time in two weeks, I got dressed and put on makeup. What a difference it made in the way I looked...
If someone would like to compare me to an animal, I wouldn’t mind to be compared to a lion. They are strong, beautiful and they do sleep a lot (something I don’t have the luxury to do!) I wouldn’t mind being compared to an eagle, either, as they are majestic and...
“Through your own fault you will lose the inheritance I gave you.” (Jer 17:4) Wow. What a statement! So many times you like to place the blame for your own problems on someone else, don’t you? Like your spouse, for instance? Or your...
This story is about the true meaning of Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas is not about getting, it's about giving, and it's about Jesus. Jesus came to this world to forgive us for our sins. Here's the story of when Jesus was born. One day an angel...
". . . for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity . . . Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man . . . this will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones . . . He will make your paths straight . . ....
The following devotional is the sixth in a short series focusing on Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar's vision of the great statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay. We've looked at several different lessons to be learned from Daniel and the way he responded in the...
"And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet." (2 Sam 9:3) We are told in 2 Sam. 4 that Mephibosheth had just been 5 years...
The following devotional is the last on in a short series focusing on Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar's vision of the great statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay. After having looked at the vision in detail, and after having examined Daniel's interactions in regards...