In the Midst of a Storm
This picture brings back a special memory to me of one single day many years ago while on vacation with our children. We all wanted to be at the beach, but we only had a certain time frame to do…
Category Christian-devotional
We Have a Treasure!
“I – have a treasure?” you ask. “Surely you don’t mean me. How is this possible?” I’m so glad you asked. If you are a child of God, please don’t miss this. I’m looking in II Corinthians 4. Verse 7…
Anticipation
If you are like me, you are looking forward to the time we no longer have to wear a mask, be in quarantine, or be limited to the number of people we can fellowship with. And perhaps, like me, you…
Even in a Prison!
How could someone confined in a prison and awaiting a trial write such a passage and prayer to a body of believers? But that’s what Paul was all about. Realize, a prison back then was nothing in comparison to what…
Keep Looking Up
In my sunroom I have a small figurine of a frog. The little guy sits with his head and large eyes looking upward. On the base is written one word–HOPE. Now, if that frog’s head was hanging down, do you…
Power in a Name
Guess I’m getting personal today; but here’s my question–What are you wearing? What kind of clothing did you put on today? Probably something to keep you warm in this bitter cold weather (at least here in western New York)! Actually…
Needed–A Change of Mind
Have you found yourself saying lately, “What are you trying to do, Lord? Our world is falling apart! Calm my fears, Lord.” These are times when many of us find ourselves full of questions and wonders, along with fear. There’s…
Draw From the Well
When I was a child growing up on my father’s farm; for years we didn’t have running water (imagine that!). My dad would draw water from our well and bring in a bucket of fresh, cold water for us to…
Give Me This Mountain
At the age of 85 Caleb was ready to “take that mountain!” He had already joined forces with the other Israelites as they were taking possession of the Promised Land. Now, as the inheritance was being divided among the tribes,…
Come Walk with Me on the Water
The familiar story of Jesus walking on the water is found in Matt. 14:22-33. I’m still amazed at Peter’s request for Jesus to bid him come and walk on the water. Of course, we know what happened. We wouldn’t literally…