Today’s devotion is a fictional story. Like most fiction, however, it tells the truth. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know in the comments. Mr. B’s Records Let me introduce you to an acquaintance of mine, Beelzebub, Mr. B. for short. Mr. B. is a great accountant. He keeps the ledger for souls, yourContinue reading “Mr. B’s Records”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Rejoice!
We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us or we can allow them to transform us into what God wants us to be. Oswald Chambers I love thisContinue reading “Rejoice!”
The Supremacy of the Son of God
Autumn is my favorite season. The glory of the changing leaves amazes me. The bright red, yellow, orange, pink, and rust of the changing leaves is a glory to see. Walking along nature’s paths, I hear the soft crunching of the leaves beneath my feet. Each step cushioned from the hardened earth. After a hot,Continue reading “The Supremacy of the Son of God”
Living and Holy Sacrifice
This is a most interesting verse, don’t you think? For Paul, I suppose this may have referred to the ways he was treated in order to preach the word of God. He was beaten repeatedly and imprisoned for his beliefs. Most of us don’t have to worry about that type of “living and holy sacrifice.”Continue reading “Living and Holy Sacrifice”
Walking the Nature Trails
The path opens to a clearing larger than a football field. Waist high brome grasses sway slightly in a gentle waltz with the faint breeze. Nearby branches merely watch, too heavily laden with yellow-green hedge apples to dance. On the far side of the field lies a painter’s palette of trees showing their colors—green, yellow,Continue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”
Trust in the Lord
I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of too many things more everlasting than a rock. How wonderful that our rock, our Savior, is everlasting. We can lean on him and rely on his strength now and for eternity. Father, thank you for being so dependable and reliable. Thank you for providing strengthContinue reading “Trust in the Lord”
Sermon Snippet
“My brokenness has made me into the man of God I have become.” Paul Mitchell “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, notContinue reading “Sermon Snippet”
30 Days of Thankfulness, 9
On this chilly afternoon, I am so thankful for a cup of hot tea (tangerine orange, yum!) some warm chocolate chip cookies, a soft, fuzzy blanket, and a good book to read. Lord, sometimes life is hard. Today, I thank you for the simple pleasures that make life enjoyable.
30 Days of Thankfulness, 8
On this beautiful November day, (the 8th) I am thankful for books. I’m amazed at how versatile books are. They can transport me to another time or place, teach me new things, make me laugh and cry, and reveal the heart of God. Pictured are some of the wonderful books I have recently read. ThankContinue reading “30 Days of Thankfulness, 8”
Friends
On this Friday, November 7, I am thankful for friends. People you can have fun with, who will cry with you in your grief, and support you in hard times. I’m thankful for friends who will pray with you and for you. Thank you, Lord, for sending us friends who keep us focused on you.
Growing Our Faith Together 