Devotionals

Psalm 56:4, “In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?”
Matthew 6:34, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things”
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Today, there are so many believers in Christ who are anxious and troubled. Although they are experiencing the “rest” of salvation that accompanies the forgiveness of sins and are looking forward to the eternal “rest” of heaven, their souls are still in turmoil. Fearful and doubting, ...

Colossians 3:13, 24, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving"
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The story of forgiveness in the Bible is found from Genesis to Revelation. Forgiveness is a foundational truth that permeates the Bible for our benefit. No matter how wonderful we are or ...

Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”
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As I pondered how I would start today’s devotional my thoughts were directed to the book of Joshua. He had just won two astounding victories, destroying both Jericho and Ai through the power of the Lord. The Gibeonites knew they would be next, so in fear they resorted to trickery to save their lives. They put on old clothes, took moldy bread with ...

I Peter 5:7, "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you"
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At one time or another you have probably asked the question, “Why does God allow suffering and why do good people suffer”? These are age old questions without simple answers. God does allow suffering and good people do suffer and experience pain. I’m sure that many of you either are suffering or have suffered at times throughout your life. Often the suffering is physical, sometimes ...

Psalm 34:4, “I sought the LORD, and He heard me”

Psalm 143:8, “Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee”
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Jan Welsh, secretary to Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), married him and devoted her life to him and his work. He loved her deeply but was so busy with his writing and speaking that he often neglected her. Some ...