Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts
Answers & Assurance – A Lesson From the Life of Job
I wrote this several years ago, but have had it on my heart again recently. I pray that it will be an encouragement to someone today. This morning, my devotions were in Job. As I was reading, Job 19:23-27 spoke … Continue reading
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Have These “Grrrr”-Attitudes Stolen Your Gratitude?
Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas is almost here, and if we are not careful, our thankfulness has disappeared quicker than Grandma’s pumpkin pie. We know we are to be thankful more than one day a year, but it’s easy … Continue reading
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When You Can’t Find the Merry in Christmas
For many years, Christmas was a very difficult holiday for me: not because I didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas, or because I wasn’t thankful for the beauty and wonder of the coming of Christ, not because I didn’t … Continue reading
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Have You Thanked God Lately for What He HASN’T Done?
The grace and mercy of God are wonderful things to consider and to experience. God’s grace to us–His giving to us what we do not deserve and could never earn–is beyond expression. As many writers have said, it is amazing. … Continue reading
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Dear Church Musician,
Do you have the privilege of being a part of the music service in your church tomorrow? If so, are you prepared? I have been thinking recently about sharing some thoughts on preparing for special music in the church service. … Continue reading
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Today I Celebrate
On this day when evil, and darkness, fear, and death are paraded and glorified, I celebrate life, and light, and peace, and the power of the resurrection. I am thankful that through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus … Continue reading
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I Am Just the Messenger
I am just the messenger. I have been entrusted with the most valuable and urgent of messages, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is not my responsibility to be certain that the recipient likes the message, agrees with the message, … Continue reading
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Am I Practically An Atheist?
Several months ago, I had an opportunity to converse with a man who is an atheist. He is highly educated and very intelligent. It was a great challenge and privilege for me to share with him some of the reasons … Continue reading
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Monday Musings – Lukewarm is Room Temperature
“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” (Rev. 3:16) I enjoy having a cup of coffee nearby when I’m writing. I pour myself a cup of steaming coffee, … Continue reading
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Are You Shining for Jesus?
Frances Ridley Havergal is one of my favorite authors, not only of hymns, but of devotionals as well. Her writing is full of Scripture, and her testimony of coming to assurance of salvation, and full surrender of herself to Christ, … Continue reading
