Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Praying and Going

Isn’t it interesting that the same people he called to pray in chapter 9, Jesus called to go in chapter 10? The disciples were the first fruits of the answer to their own prayers. They prayed for laborers, and in so doing they were called to be workers. Continue reading

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A Risk of Faith

What is your need? Come, like the woman, take a risk of faith. Cry out, like the blind men, for the grace and mercy of Jesus. It is amazing to see what blessings are brought about as we believe. May it be done according to your faith! Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus

Whether through prayer or witness, we can play an important part in the lives of our friends as we bring them to Jesus. As we bring people into his presence, miracles happen and lives are transformed. Continue reading

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Calming the Storm

The disciples were afraid as they were tossed by the wind and the wave. Jesus saw their need and brought peace to the storm. Continue reading

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Straight Paths

Life is a journey with many twists and turns. To us, the path ahead is uncharted and often unpredictable. Yet to God, the path is seen clearly. He sees the implications of every fork in the road. Continue reading

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God Will Provide

How do you respond when God’s command to you is absolutely unthinkable? That is the dilemma Abraham faces. Continue reading

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Worry or Trust?

You can worry or you can trust God. You must choose. He is asking you to trust Him. Continue reading

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Too Good to be True

How could she help but laugh?  It seemed too good to be true. Continue reading

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Waiting Expectantly

Waiting with expectation is the difficult but necessary condition of the heart that would get the ear of God. It demonstrates our faith in the unseen promises despite the circumstances we see. It reveals the kind of faith God delights in and rewards: persevering faith. Continue reading

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Good News in Unlikely Places

When we feel helpless and hopeless, we are in a place where God can meet us with his grace. Continue reading

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