“And no one dared to ask him any more questions.” (Luke 20:40, NIV84) While Jesus was teaching in the temple during the last week of His life, He faced numerous challenges from religious leaders who were trying to test/trip Him up. But to no avail! Jesus so rightly and precisely answered their challenges that He […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 20: Before life there was death
“All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: ‘He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.’” Psalm 22:7-8 You might be surprised that as we get closer to Christmas the devotions are more reminiscent of Good Friday. We are looking for […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 12: Prophecy of a King (of kings)
“The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores will bring tribute to him; the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him gifts. All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him.” Psalm 72:10-11 One of my favorite events in the Bible is how the wise men traveled for miles to […]
02/23/22 Daily Devotion – God’s love for you is unfailing!
“May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.” (Psalm 119:76, NIV) When we truly dig in to the word of God, we quickly find ourselves probing into the heart of God. His unfailing love for us is certain and true. He speaks to us through His Word in order to […]
02/22/22 Daily Devotion – We learn more under affliction!
“It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.” (Psalm 119:71, NIV) Why do we seem to learn more through our afflictions than we do through our peaceful times? I think it is because it is only then, for most of us, that we ask the question “why?” We could […]
02/21/22 Daily Devotion – God’s Word reveals true love!
“The earth is filled with your love, O Lord; teach me your decrees.” (Psalm 119:64, NIV) There were times in my life when I concluded that God’s Word, in the end, was just a bunch of dos and don’ts — page after page of statutes and requirements that need to be adhered to. When I looked […]
02/20/22 Daily Devotion – What do you practice daily?
“This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.” (Psalm 119:56, NIV) “This has been my practice.” When I say those words out loud to myself I get the picture of someone who has trained so long, and so well, that what he or she practices is now a common behavior, working for a certain result. […]
02/19/22 Daily Devotion – We need to be able to defend our faith!
“I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame.” (Psalm 119:46, NIV) Our devotion to God’s Word is a vital part of our spiritual formation. Who we are and the life we live is a reflection of the impact the Word of God has had on our lives. Our hope, […]
02/18/22 Daily Devotion – Do I master the Word, or does it master me?
“Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.” (Psalm 119:33–34, NIV) In the relationship between us and God’s Word, who is the master? Is the Word of God given to me to […]
02/17/22 Daily Devotion – There is a direct connection between truth and freedom!
“I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws… I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.” (Psalm 119:30 & 32, NIV) In John 8:32, Jesus says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” For Jesus, […]
