3-Minute Devotions
For your busy lifestyle, the 3-Minute Devotions category may be just what you need to fuel your morning, or as a “snack.” We try to keep the word count to around 400. Enjoy!
The Presence and the Peace of God
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. ~2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV I needed the presence and the peace of God. I try to spend extended time with the Lord on Sundays, reading His Word and praying. One Sunday, an overflow of prayer needs came to mind. My wife had undergone three hospitalizations the month before and was in rehab, getting healthy enough to come home. … Continue reading →
Little Flocks
The Sheep I grew up in the upper Midwest, in a small community near the United States’ sheep capital. I could drive past farms and sale pens and see hundreds of sheep—large and small flocks. But my favorite time of year was spring, when little lambs with fresh fleeces danced in the fields and played beside their mothers. Their wool was always the brightest white, and their faces so sweet. They were endearing and curious. The older sheep had thick, … Continue reading →
The Power of Grace
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weaknesses. ~2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV We say grace before a meal. We speak of God’s grace. But do we really know the power of grace? Grace comes from the word charis and may be defined as “the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life.” Grace happens within our spirits. Paul knew something about grace. He had to because he had experienced sorrows and … Continue reading →
Stamps for Trade That Disappoint
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” ~Luke 12:15 NLT Who would have thought a book of stamps would buy what I wanted? Sadly, they turned into stamps for trade that disappoint. Years ago, as an additional marketing tactic to attract customers, Piggly Wiggly grocery stores offered Greenback stamps. A small machine was located just above the cash register. The cashier punched in the amount the customer had purchased, … Continue reading →
The Hummingbird Feeder
The hummingbirds found the hummingbird feeder on the front porch. At first, I only had one regular visitor: a small bird, most likely a female. She visited occasionally for a week. The next week, everything changed when two territorial male birds discovered the feeder. Every few minutes, tiny projectile-like blurs landed on the top of the feeder. They scanned for other birds. Once they deemed it safe, they dove in for a quick slurp of nectar and zipped off to … Continue reading →