When I was a little girl, my step-grandma kept a painted plaque on her bedroom wall. It said “Only one life will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” When I seek my own interests, I might enjoy a temporary satisfaction. But when I seek His interests—when…
When I think about the messages being presented in the world today about self-love, self-improvement, self-satisfaction, self-self-self…, it makes me sad. Because people are swallowing it hook, line, and sinker (as my mom would’ve said) and still feeling incomplete. NOTHING satisfies like a relationship with Jesus who IS the Word…
“Send the Light” by Chas. H. Gabriel is a call to action! And let’s not only SEND the light, but BE the light right where we are! 1 There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave, “Send the light! Send the light” There are souls to rescue, there are…
Oh my goodness, no grumbling or disputing? How the world needs this admonition! It’s so easy to get caught up in complaining and/or arguing. We all have our opinions and we all want to make our opinions known..especially when are so certain the other person is wrong. But what does…
I’ve always loved verses that mention God’s good plans for His children. He cares enough about me to formulate a plan for my life that will bring me joy and bring Him glory. When I feel inadequate, I can remind myself that I do nothing on my own strength; HE…
And this is why I must emulate Him: so others will see the difference He makes and desire a relationship with the Father. Jesus did nothing for His own glory; everything was meant to point to the Father. There will come a day when Jesus will be exalted by God…
Jesus emptied Himself for all even knowing how many people would reject Him. He had a pure heart of servanthood even though He was the Son of God. He set the example, so I have no excuse; I can’t say, “I don’t know how to serve.” Jesus showed me how…
The hymn, “Let Your Heart Be Broken,” by Bryan Jeffery Leech is set to the tune of “At the Name of Jesus” (the lyrics of which would go well with Friday’s devotion, if you want to look it up). I can tell you, if you pray for Him to break…
Selfishness comes so easily. If you don’t believe me, watch grade school kids when a plate of cookies shows up. Watch the race to be first in line, watch the hands reach for the biggest cookie… Yes, we don’t have to work at being selfish; it comes naturally. But Jesus…
Let me tell you something, in case you hadn’t considered it before: your life makes an eternal difference. I bet you remember encounters with people over the years—good encounters (encouraging, helpful ones) and bad encounters (discouraging, hurtful ones). You still carry those feelings with you, don’t you? Those people, for…
