Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Always Ready (Feb 6)

We are given stewardship of our time, our talents, our gifts, our money, and other resources. The wise and faithful stewards will make the best use of these knowing that we will one day be held accountable for our stewardship. Thinking that the day is a long way off, we may get sloppy with what has been given—we may forget to be diligent our stewardship. Continue reading

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Watching and Working (Feb 5)

The Disciples wanted a timeline. They wanted a detailed roadmap of prophetic events. Jesus gave them a few general characteristics of the “end times,” but seemed more concerned to give them an exhortation: “be ready, be prepared, be working to bring back the King.” Continue reading

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Sweeter than Honey (Feb 4)

Open your heart to God’s word today; find it to be your delight. May it be sweeter than honey from the honeycomb. Continue reading

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You Can’t Do it Alone (Feb 3)

A leader will never be great without the support of their people. He or she must recruit, train and delegate the work to capable, faithful men and women who can help accomplish the task. Continue reading

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Between Promise and Fulfillment (Feb 2)

The place between promise and fulfillment is a difficult place to be. And that is where the Children of Israel find themselves. God has promised them a land flowing with milk and honey, but it is hard to find either in the middle of the desert. There is often difficult territory between the promise and its fulfillment. Continue reading

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Two or Three (Jan 27)

God loves prayer meetings. Many people avoid them. But God always shows up. He loves to be a part of any meeting where two or three of his children come together to pray. Continue reading

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Who Am I? (Jan 26)

Confronted by the difficulties ahead, Moses began to doubt his abilities. He began to question whether he was really up to the task. He expresses his self-doubt and insecurities with a question many of us can relate to: “Who am I?” Continue reading

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God’s Purposes (Jan 25)

We live in a world where many evil things are done. People are hurt and wronged all the time. But that isn’t the whole story Continue reading

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Continue reading

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

She continues to make her case. Her persistent cries for help—her persistent faith—have not gone unnoticed. Jesus is amazed to see such faith in a Canaanite woman, and is pleased to grant her prayer. “‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed that very hour.” Continue reading

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