“What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor and put everything under his feet.” Psalm 8:4-6; Hebrews 2: 6b-8 “In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for…
Tag: Christian devotional
RECHARGE
“But those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. The will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 The idea of burnout is highly referenced in American culture. We have burnout at work, burnout at school, and burnout in ministry. We get…
RESET
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” II Corinthians 5:17 How long have you walked with Christ? Really desired to live like a Christian: become Christ-like? I was so blessed to attend the WinterJam concert this past Saturday night. The devotional theme was “Reset”. Using…
“Where Is God When It Hurts?”
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 This past week in particular, many people have reached out to me because they are hurting. “Where is God when it hurts?” has been a recurring theme for many brothers and sisters in the faith. God never promised life as a Christian would be easy. …
New Year’s Resolutions: What Does Jesus Think?
“I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” Psalm 104:33 New Year’s Day will be here soon. With that first day often we make New Year’s resolutions. Last year, I launched this blog, challenging us to make a resolution for 2012: Draw…
“I am the Lord’s Servant”
“Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will…
The Greatest Love Story, Part III
“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 Today, let’s explore more fully the why of Christmas. I would love to refer you to the first two posts of this theme, The Greatest Love Story, Part I, published here on March 25, 2012. The Greatest Love Story, Part…
Christ Holds Us Together
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 What hope springs forth from that verse! No matter what we are facing, in relationships or as a nation, if we are in Jesus, He will hold us together! Let’s break that down a bit. Maybe you have a very heated…
Do Your Best For the Lord!
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 This past week provided me with a few teachable moments with my girls on the above verse. On Monday morning, our five-year-old sat down to her preschool homework. She knows her letters and how to write…
You Are God Alone
“For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end.” Psalm 48:14 Ever have a time when your world seemed to be falling apart? Sometimes, it appears that everything happening is nothing God would want. We must remember: No matter what, God is still on His…