I credit my dad for my love of the book of Psalms. He gifted me with a book of Psalms and once I read them; I realized why they touched him so. These are real people expressing their honest and deepest feelings, praise, and concerns to God. No wonder people look to the Psalms for …
The 23rd Psalm may well be the most well known and loved set of verses in the Bible. It’s poetic language fills us with love for our Savior, the peace and contentment He brings, and thankfulness for all the blessings He showers down on us. Come, explore this Psalm 23 devotional with me. Who Wrote …
We believe God is sovereign, knows everything about us and has a wonderful plan for our lives. But sometimes trusting in Him is easier said than done. We may struggle to trust God even though we know His plans are always good. How can we harness the power of trusting God when life’s circumstances don’t …
I became intrigued with the story of Nathaniel the apostle while watching the TV series “The Chosen.” They portray Nathaniel as crying out to God, but receiving no response. Have you ever felt unseen by God? Have you felt He has been silent as you called out to Him? We find Nathaniel’s unusual and unique …
Matthew, Mark, and John were all eyewitnesses to the spectacular miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on water. Jesus had just performed the miracle of the Feeding of the 5000 and was seeking a time of solitude and prayer with His Father. He sent the disciples ahead in a boat to cross the Sea of …
One of the most powerful and important things we can do for our children is pray for them. Whether they are sons, daughters, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews, young, old, or in between, they need to be lifted up in prayer. Here are a variety of prayers for our children to help you get started or …
Our small group Bible study is reading a book about the prophecy of Jesus’ return. The author quotes Jesus’ words from the Parable of the Ten Virgins, which intrigued me. I know of the parable, but I would like the Parable of the 10 virgins explained clearly as it relates to end times.
One reason I love summer is the time I get to spend in my gardens. I love the fresh air and warm sunshine, and I see God’s magnificent creative hand in all that grows. Well, except for weeds. They are the gardener’s torment for many reasons. I also find it interesting that we can draw …
Part of my daily morning prayer is that I would fulfill my purpose in life by loving God completely, loving myself correctly, and to love others with compassion. Loving my Savior comes easily. I pray and work towards having His eyes when I see others. But loving myself correctly can sometimes escape my grasp. How …
You’ve most likely heard of “self-care”, but have you heard of “soul care?” Both involve refreshment and rest, but soul care has the advantage of bringing Jesus into the equation, which brings lasting results! Let’s discover how to practice care of the soul.
