“I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.” (Philippians 4:2, NASB95) Many of you may know, and for those who don’t, I can’t sing. At least not well. Not even in the shower :-). But I sure admire those who can. And when a group of people sing together […]
07/13/22 Daily Devotion – God doesn’t need much to do much!
“He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.’” — Matthew 13:31 (NIV84) It once dawned on me that there is a consistent theme in all of the “kingdom of heaven” parables. And I don’t mean that they are about the kingdom […]
07/11/22 Daily Devotion – The truths of God’s kingdom must be revealed!
“He replied, ‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.’” — Matthew 13:11 (NIV84) No other chapter in the Bible mentions the kingdom of heaven more than the 13th chapter of Matthew. In this chapter Matthew captures Jesus saying most of His “the kingdom […]
07/10/22 Daily Devotion – We have freely received, so let’s freely give!
“As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” — Matthew 10:7–8 (NIV84) How amazingly consistent the message of the kingdom of heaven is! Jesus was sending out His disciples for their […]
07/09/22 Daily Devotion – Abundant hope can be found in the wisdom of God!
“Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” — Proverbs 24:14 (NIV84) What a contrast between the psalmist’s use of the word “hope” and Solomon’s use in the book of Proverbs. What I mean is that […]
06/21/22 Daily Devotion – We all have hope for compassion!
“On the first day, Jonah started into the city. He proclaimed: ‘Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned.’ The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off […]
06/08/22 Daily Devotion – Our hope must be shared!
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15, NIV84) As I came upon this very familiar memory verse, I have to admit that […]
06/07/22 Daily Devotion – The evidence for the faith and hope we share!
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Hebrews 11:1–2, NIV84) This often quoted verse has been open to much misapplication and misunderstanding. Too many people attach this verse to a faith that blindly clings to that which […]
06/06/22 Daily Devotion – Don’t swerve from the certain hope you have!
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23, NIV84) We face so many challenges in this life. There are so many things that occur that attack our sense of security. At times, it is hard to find hope. Sometimes the hurt, devastation, and pain get so great […]
06/05/22 Daily Devotion – Our hope is anchored in God’s unchanging promise!
“Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered […]
