Devotional Episodes

After the visit of my son-in-law Derek and my daughter Casaundra, chop liver compared to Seven, Lincoln, French, and Freddie, my grandbabies, my heart was full, and I was convicted over how I let the myriad mercies go by almo...

Sound consistency changes? Pray on patient friends. Romans 12:1-2 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service o...

In 1951, “Nature, Man, and God” by Willian Temple was published much later than I thought. In this book, the finest description of the heart of true Christian worship can be found: “Quicken your conscience with the Holiness o...

Five minutes of truth is our food for inexhaustible hope, peace, and comfort. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your …

I scoff on the lapel of all who say the Bible is not relevant to our day. Habakkuk faced times similar to our tumult he saw terrible judgment coming, and God confirmed the news in answer to his prayer, yet …

Today, a prayer of celebration, our hundredth episode, and for strength in this season of upheaval, and for a year of jubilee, for God is working to do His will and give His beloved Kingdom, victories, and Himself as Yahweh-N...

The words of Richard Baxter are earthy, moving, and convicting. He echos the truth, that we can begin to enjoy God's rest as we seek Him foremost. Baxter in "The Saints Everlasting Rest" brings us to tears, and He laments …

Category - Devotional Humanity, one and all, are a bruised reed and smoking flax. It is not until the pain makes us desperate for mercies outside ourselves we will not call out to the only name given among men, by …

Mary treasured up events in her life and pondered them, I have taken it from the Scripture there are many events we can and perhaps should emulate. Treasuring up moments is one of those for me. God gave one of …

A personal devotional on the new feeling of contentment God has given in these last few months.

What would our lives be like if we did not Know God was in control and working on our behalf?

Hebrews 12:29 reminds us of the consuming nature of our God, at times a warning, other times an exhortation and for us cause of great joy.

Psalm 66:16-20 begins with the Psalmist calling every one to come near and hear what God has done for his soul. In worship we share what He has done for our souls.

Very often in life we have only two options pray or faint, lose heart. Since running away is not an option, we are encouraged by Jesus Himself to chose prayer.

How best can we coherently thank God for all His abundant goodness?