Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

The Good Shepherd

May 18 The Good Shepherd Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 70:1-5;1 Samuel 22:1-23:29;John 10:1-21;Proverbs 15:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 10:1-21 “The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought … Continue reading

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Speculation or Expectation?

When things go wrong in our lives, we wonder, “What did I do to deserve this?” But Jesus reminds us that the bigger question is, “God, how will you work in this situation so that the works of God will be displayed in this? Continue reading

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Disciples Find Freedom

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. Continue reading

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Big Problems

The battle is the LORD’s! No problem is too big for him (or too small for him to notice). Come with the confident trust of David and watch those problems fall. Come in the name of the LORD and see the victory he brings. Continue reading

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading

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Come Now, Let’s Go

Are you a risk taker? God often calls his people to move beyond their comfort zones to a place of risky faith. Continue reading

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He Remains Faithful

Yet God proves faithful to his people over and over again. They may be unfaithful but he is always faithful.  Why?  Samuel tells us: “For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.” Continue reading

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He Bears Our Burdens

We carry our burdens to our Lord and Savior who promises to daily bear our burdens. Continue reading

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Are You Hungry?

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God and find our spiritual hunger filled; a spiritual thirst for something eternal Continue reading

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Let Him in the Boat

In their own strength, it all seemed impossible. With Christ in the boat, all things are possible. Continue reading

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