My dad is an amazing gardener. His backyard looks like something out of Better Homes & Gardens. There is always something in bloom. A flower in bloom seems so cheerful. They aim their faces to the sky and spread their colored petals wide for all to see. We can learn…
If you feel lost or like a failure, there is a better pathway. It’s the pathway of God’s will. When we are in HIs will, we are at peace with ourselves and with our Maker. God’s Word is the map that leads us to His will. Find the good way…
HYMN DAY! “Be Not Dismayed Whate’er Betide” by Civialla D. Martin. Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you! Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you! God will take care of you, Through every day o’er all the way; He will take…
I’ve felt bamboozled by life and uncertain what to do. But in those times of uncertainty, I also know to whom to run: my Father. When I ask Him for wisdom and guidance, He never scolds me for being silly or tells me to figure it out for myself. He…
(With Wugmumps underfoot, I am focusing on them instead of work; thus, this week’s devotionals are “recycled” from several years ago.) When my middle daughter was learning to talk, she spoke so quickly her words ran together and I wasn’t always able to discern her meaning. Sometimes she gave up…
The human body has many parts and each part has a specific purpose. If a person loses an eye or a hand, he discovers how important each part is. The physical body will still function if a part is missing, but not without challenges. In the same way, the Body…
If you read 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, you’ll find a list of some spiritual gifts: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, performing miracles, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, speaking in tongues, or interpreting various tongues. Many gifts, but One who distributes the gifts: the Holy Spirit. He doesn’t gift us for personal gain. We…
HYMN DAY! Copyrighted in 1966 by Peter Scholtes, “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” should be familiar if you’re a child of the seventies. The tune is haunting; the words are powerful truth coupled with challenge. We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,…
The gifts bestowed by the Spirit aren’t meant to be hoarded! I love the word “manifestation.” Literally, it means an outward demonstration of what is hidden—what’s on our inside will show in our actions and attitudes. The reason the Holy Spirit gifts us is for the common good. If we…
Have you ever stopped to consider that you have been gifted by the Holy Spirit to serve the community of believers? It’s true. A “gift” is basically a bestowal of blessing for the purpose of sharing. “Ministry,” then, is the service that grows out of the gift. There’s a lot…
