Devotionals

Do you ever find yourself treating God kind of like a Bellhop? Too often, we only communicate with Him when we need Him and/or there is something going on that's just too big for us to handle. We know He's "always there"; we know He's ready to meet with us; we even know we can count on Him. So, it is just too easy to reach out to Him when 'we' need/want Him... you know... like a Bellhop. Psalms 105:4 reminds us; " Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. ", so we really...

It is very, very simple to choose peace. It is quite a whole other thing to apply that choice! Consider the last time you had a gut-wrenching decision to make... many times, that quickening from our Lord IS the path He wants you on, but too often we choose something safer, something less ridiculous appearing (to those around us), and maybe even something not quite so challenging for our lives. His peace is at stake, so just how do you chose that path, and stick with it? Our devotional today...

G.W. Bill Elliott, Jr writes a devotional about recognizing God's presence as a daily gift that shapes our life and worship.

I know, the actual phrase these days is, 'Take a Load Off', but even Jesus noted if/when you unburden your sin, guilt, and shame but do not 'seal your heart', you are actually facing a high probability that those burdens, sins, even 'demons' will return... but, with MORE burdens, sins, demons (see my Demons & Exorcism story in the Writings part of this site). Today's devotional helps us in our faith-walk with 'taking that load off', but sealing our hearts with His grace and mercy by His...

I know, yet another non-word I am using in the title, but our devotional today has us reflecting (and hopefully yearning) for the rest and refreshing impact our Lord can have in our lives. Me? Too often, I find myself scurrying through life considering all the ways I can improve it (financially, emotionally, spiritually) and protect it (insurance, savings, home security) and just get so overwhelmed with the perpetual struggle of it all. I see others around me who appear to ' have it all...

Too often, we dive into solving our problems without checking in with the Lord and tend to ask Him for direction once we have totally boogered things up! This devotional helps remind us that God's sequence of 'faith first' is always the right way to go.

There have been times when I inherited someone else's project, and had to get my head/heart wrapped around their original vision, or intent/goal for the goal and intent of it all. Until I actually 'took ownership', it was really just a half-hearted responsibility I was fulfilling. Today's devotional touches on that same lackadaisical way we approach our life with the Lord... almost like we are 'going through the motions' of someone else's vision or 'project' for our lives; be it a perceived...

Making a vow or a promise is not a sin. Just be sure to keep the vow or promise!

Not sure about you, but sometimes I find it hard to start something or commit to something when I think/feel there are too many steps, unsettled details, or even if it's just 'too complicated' or confusing. Over the course of my life though, I have been learning to break-it-down into smaller, manageable pieces... keeping their own stresses and uncertainties separated. Our devotional today encourages us to approach our faith and our time with the Lord the same way. See, more times than not we...

Who knows when or where the phrase " seeing is believing " started, but it is a blatant lie; not even disguised as a half-truth. Seeing is NOT believing, it is 'understanding', it is acknowledgement of reality, it is something we experience once we see it (understand, or acknowledge its presence)... after, not before. Believing, at it's root, is trust. To 'see' something engages the understanding side of our lives, the logical, the tangible. Our devotional today helps us better understand...

To my knowledge, I've never been in a coma. I have be so focused and attentive to something at times that I miss many other things going on right around me, be it; a crash or accident, the sudden death of a loved one, or even something as simple stopping a sudden plumbing leak. We have an innate ability to deal with more than one thing at a time. A coma however, is our body's way of isolating any/all distractions so it can protect life, heal itself, focus. Our devotional today is a reminder...

Yes... at first glance that does seem like a questionable title for a devotion, but today we are getting encouragement about keeping our contact with the Lord current, consistent, and much more second natural in our lives. The thing about 'pleasure points' is that there are countless points through our day when we receive/obtain pleasure, satisfaction, or even just comfort through things we do, things we consume (eat, drink, inhale, etc), and even the interaction we have with others. The...

"Pull Up a Chair"... Now that's a phrase that just exudes, 'Grab a spot... I've something you'll want to hear'. We seem to naturally do that when our favorite sport game is on, or when you have an opportunity to have an exchange with someone (or a group) who share your hobby interest or passion (finances, politics, music, gardening, etc.). We seem to naturally and eagerly focus our attention, give specific concentration, isolate our thoughts and energy on this 'pull up a chair' topic. Our...

When the universe feels overwhelming and you feel detached from reality, faith offers a firm foundation. This devotional reflects on God’s purpose for creation, the God-shaped hole in every heart, and practical steps to draw near and find answers in Him.