Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
My weekly or routine devotionals.
As prophesied in Isaiah 53:7, Jesus “opened not his mouth,” speaking no words as He went to the Cross. On the Cross, though, He fulfilled Isaiah 53:12, speaking seven phrases to make “intercession for the transgressors.” With seven Sundays until Easter, I want to write concerning His seven phrases which …
It’s asked, “If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen?” This is a legitimate question from an unbelieving world, confused baby Christian, backslidden carnal Christian, or hurting mature Christian. The fact is, life is hard at best, and bad things happen to good people. Why? We …
What if God chooses not to take away a mountain? Unlike what the charismatics proclaim, it is not always a lack of faith when our mountain is not removed. We have a good example of this with the Apostle Paul and his “thorn in the flesh” where God chose not …
We all know the overwhelming and often uncontrolled feeling of anger. We may clinch our fists to try and calm it, but soon our heart pumps the pressure throughout our body. We feel it travel up our neck, over our ears, flushing our cheeks, heating our eyes, and all the …
We have all had that deep burning sensation, a heartburn that begs for a few Tums (antacid). The #1 cause is obvious, the type of or just too much food. The #2 cause is clothing, worn tight on the gut. Both can agitate and constrict the stomach, forcing food up …
Deuteronomy means “the second law.” Not a new law, but a rehearsal of the Law. The theme of Deuteronomy is “remember,” where the last phrase in this Book says, “thou shalt not forget it.” Deuteronomy is a series of sermons by Moses to a new generation of Israelite’s, preparing them …
Inauguration Day is not when Donald Trump is declared President, that was declared by the certified election results. Inauguration Day is when the President publicly testifies his allegiance in service to the United States of America. Constitutionally, Presidential powers shift at noon on this day. The Constitution requires an affirmation …
It’s that time of year, where we put our best foot forward into Resolving something in our lives that has pricked our conscience over the previous years. However, as is the case each year, not too many months will pass before many efforts diminish, Resolutions come to a screeching halt, …
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” (John 1:5) While studying God’s Word about light expelling the darkness, I remembered standing in a big cathedral room deep down in a cavern in Virginia. Stalactites hung everywhere and stalagmites grew up from the wet, cold floor. …
Another 365 days have come to an end. When we were younger, 365 days were eternity. As we grow older, 365 days fly by quicker then ever. This is the context of Moses’ Psalm, and that we will learn to slow down and make every day count for God. I …
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