An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer, a building contractor, of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. His employer was sorry to […]
If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8;31, 32). We are more vulnerable to Satan’s deception than to any of his other schemes. Why? Because when he tempts you or accuses you, you know it, […]
Read: Mark 9:30-37 He who is least among you all will be great. -Luke 9:48 “What do you think of the candidates?” That’s what a reporter for a news magazine asked a young woman at Dartmouth University after a debate among presidential hopefuls. She didn’t say a word about their positions on the issues or […]
Dear Lord, So far today, god, i’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, Haven’t lost my temper, Haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, Selfish or over-indulgent. I’m really glad about that, But, in a few minutes, God, i am going to get out of bed, And from then on I’m probably going to need A lot […]
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Read: Psalm 121 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in. -Psalm 121.8 Psalm 121 was a favorite of my father. Scottish people called it "The Traveler’s Psalm." Whenever a family member, a guest, or a friend was leaving on a journey, this psalm was read – or more often sung – […]
(Mat 6:34 NIV) Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. You and I are to take our anxieties, and we are to come to Him and say, "Manage these for me." I heard a voice at evening softly say, Bear not your […]
NEIL ANDERSON DAILY DEVOTIONAL from Freedom in Christ Ministries October 9 God’s Concept Of Happiness Godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV) The world’s concept of happiness is getting what we want. All merchandising is based on this idea. To really be happy, we need a flashier car, a sexier cologne, or […]
Most people probably have heard of Billy Graham, but how about Chuck Templeton? What about Bron Cliffort? Have you heard of them? Did you know that they were also packing out auditorium in 1945 when Billy Graham first preached to large crowds? Here are some thoughts prompted from the book FINISHING STRONG by Steve Farrar. […]
It was for freedom that Christ set us free (Galatians 5:1). How does God intend for you to resolve hurtful, controlling past experiences? In two ways which we shall consider today and tomorrow. First, you have the privilege of evaluating your past experience in the light of who you are now, as opposed to who […]