By His Word “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty. —Malachi 3:1, NIV I suspect most of us can name something we are waitingContinue reading “When God Seems to Be Taking His Time”
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God Is Not Finished With You
By His Word “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 1:6, NIV. Some mornings, the hardest person to encourage is the one looking back at us in the mirror. We remember the promise we made, the habit we intended to break,Continue reading “God Is Not Finished With You”
The Promise Outlives the Pilgrim
By His Word Scripture: Genesis 50:22–26; Hebrews 11:22 There comes a point when we begin thinking less about what we can accomplish and more about what we will leave behind. We wonder what our children will remember, whether the people we love will be all right, and what will become of the work we haveContinue reading “The Promise Outlives the Pilgrim”
When Our Story Ends, God’s Promise Continues
By His Word “And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you and bring you out of this land unto the land which he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” —Genesis 50:24, KJV There are moments when we realize that the work we love will continue beyond ourContinue reading “When Our Story Ends, God’s Promise Continues”
Today’s Spiritual Disciplines
May the Lord strengthen your faith, guide your understanding, and give you peace as you walk with Him today. These daily devotions invite us to receive God’s truth and carry it into our relationships, responsibilities, and quiet moments. Today’s Spiritual Discipline Theme: Trusting God’s faithfulness and responding with faithful lives. Our journey moves from confidenceContinue reading “Today’s Spiritual Disciplines”
When Our Story Ends, God’s Promise Continues
By His Word “And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” —Genesis 50:24, KJV There are moments when we realize that something important will continue after we are gone.Continue reading “When Our Story Ends, God’s Promise Continues”
Mercy Meets Us in the Morning
As the Day Begins “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” —Lamentations 3:22–23 Some mornings arrive before our hearts feel ready for them. Yesterday’s disappointment remains, and the questions that troubled our sleep are waiting when we awaken.Continue reading “Mercy Meets Us in the Morning”
When the Trial Becomes a Crossroads
The Bible in a Year “Lead us not into temptation.” — Luke 11:4 There are moments when a difficult circumstance becomes more than a hardship. Weariness becomes an invitation to speak harshly. Disappointment offers an excuse to withdraw from people who need us. Financial pressure makes dishonesty seem reasonable. The trouble itself may be outsideContinue reading “When the Trial Becomes a Crossroads”
God Is at Work in Ordinary Places
As the Day Ends “Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.” —Luke 2:4, ESV At the close of a day, we may wonder whether anything we did truly mattered. Much of life consists of familiar responsibilities: preparing meals, answering messages,Continue reading “God Is at Work in Ordinary Places”
The Names That Tell Us God Keeps His Word
The Bible in a Year “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Matthew 1:1, NIV. YouVersion When we open the New Testament, we might expect a miracle, a stirring sermon, or the announcement of Jesus’ birth. Instead, Matthew gives us names. Some are familiar; others mayContinue reading “The Names That Tell Us God Keeps His Word”