"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loves us."...
"You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9 "you are...holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the...
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick." (Proverbs 13:12 NIV) "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23 NIV) Perhaps there was a time when you didn't get the job, even though you were the most qualified. For some...
One of the many thing I love about going for a walk in the country listening to the bird choir. Usually this consists of many different types of birds; but not necessarily being a bird enthusiast, I have no idea which voice belongs to which feathered friend. The only...
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8 NIV) A friend who was down in the dumps wrote me a letter a few weeks ago. His life was full of problems....
Life is full of miracles. They surround us every day. One of these miracles happened to me recently. I was filling my car’s tank at a local gas station. It was only 10 A.M. but I already felt tired. It was a cloudy, gloomy and rainy day and I hadn’t slept well the...
Two days ago, the Nugget featured a piece written by Nugget writer Elizabeth Prize, from "down under" in Australia, entitled "Pot Plants". In this devotional, Mrs. Price describes how the scrubbing of her blue and white flower pots compares to the scrubbing that Jesus...
“You say I surprise you with My gifts. Encouragement at the moment it’s needed, insight to your heart’s deepest thoughts, comfort laid directly on the hurting parts. ‘How did you know?’, I feel you say, ‘how did you know God that I was caught? Caught up in the web of...
We once bestowed a badge of honor on those who performed,an act of courage, saved a life; perhaps a life transformed. Our greatest heroes were men of valor, whose lives were above reproach, who received medals, proudly worn upon their coats.Where are the heroes today,...
"God is my rock and my salvation." (Ps 62:2) Yes, I am sure of it! There is something wonderful and enticing under the surface of the Atlantic right outside our window! The birds know it. They are swarming to this particular area - swooping and swooshing; diving into...