The Right Focus
Make the commitment to have the right focus. Be thankful for your many blessings. Use them to be a blessing to others each and every day. …
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Ed Chappelle is the Founder/Administrator of Come to the Table Facebook ministry and Soul-Searching Devotions Facebook ministry. Ed is a graduate of Vintage Bible College earning an Associate’s degree in Biblical Studies. . He is an ordained minister, holding credentials since 2010. Having overcome challenges with a childhood speech impediment, writing and speaking were the last career choices he thought of making, but because of the Lord’s empowerment, he is excellent at both. Ed is a devotion writer for VineWords: Devotions and More and a contributing author to the devotional series Love Knots: Stories of Faith, Family, and Friendships, Volumes One, Two, and Three (VineWords Publishing). Some people say Ed’s genealogy can be traced to Noah. He and his wife Kym manage an animal rescue ministry, Critter Care. Their “family” includes dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, sugar sliders, ferrets, geckos, bearded dragons, tropical fish, and a plethora of God’s creatures. Ed served in the United States Air Force earning the rank of Sergeant. His love for country, the armed forces, and space exploration compelled him to write the tribute, Man on the Moon.
Alarming News
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though it waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at it swelling. ~Psalm 46: 1-3 ESV The Attack Sam slept soundly until his alarm clock suddenly awoke him. But his brain couldn’t comprehend the alarming news he saw when he turned on the television. Sam was … Continue reading →
Hidden in the Darkness
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me and lead me in the way everlasting! ~Psalm 139:23-24 ESV SECRET The night was dark and stormy. All the power was out, so I immediately searched for my flashlight, which was hidden in the darkness. I had lived in this house for sixty-two years. I should have known the floor plan and each item in … Continue reading →
Humility Explosion
It was a humility explosion for me, and for William Smith, but God would need to intervene for this to happen.
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Milk Mission
Little Suzie was on a milk mission as she walked up the street, unaware of traffic that whizzed by her. …
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Compassion
My wife, Kym, had a bird’s-eye view of compassion when she found a mockingbird that lay injured. …
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Explosion, Obedience, Humility, and a Miracle
I heard about Williams Smith’s injuries on Sunday, January 8th, 2006, and felt compassion for him. …
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A Sunrise of Hope
A sunrise of hope overtook the darkness as Max looked eastward towards the ocean. …
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Feeding Noisy Stomachs
HUNGER PAINS And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these brothers, you did it to me.” ~Matthew 25:40 ESV My wife and I were doing some errands around town when our noisy stomachs reminded us it was lunchtime. I prayed our food choices would not cause heartburn. Little did we know God would teach us about feeding noisy stomachs. HEARTBURN … Continue reading →
Don’t Crash but Listen
KITE TROUBLE Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. ~Psalm 1:1-2 ESV Don’t crash but listen was a lesson Jeffery learned the hard way. The March day was brisk and windy, making it perfect for flying a kite. “Dad, can you … Continue reading →