Martin Wiles is an author, pastor, English teacher, and editor who resides in Greenwood, South Carolina. He is the Associate Director/Editor for VineWords: Devotions and More and the Managing Editor for Christian Devotions. He is the Founder/Editor of the internationally recognized devotion site, Love Lines from God (www.lovelinesfromgod.com). He also serves as a freelance editor with several publishing companies. His most recent book is Don’t Just Live . . . Really Live (Ambassador International). He has also been published in numerous publications. He is the husband of one, the father of two, and the grandfather of six.
I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! Psalm 119:19 NLT I was just passing through; I had no plans to stay forever. As a pastor’s son, I passed through many places. We passed through Hilda, South Carolina, and stayed for three years. Next, we passed through Jackson, Tennessee, where we stopped over for four years. Then we went to Cameron, South Carolina, where we passed through in one year. Finally, we journeyed … Continue reading →
The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. -Deuteronomy 29:29 NLT When we can’t see God’s hand, we can trust His heart. No longer can I see my dad’s physical hand—unless I look at a picture. But I can see his hand in other things. When Dad was in his early forties, he pastored a small church that didn’t require too much of his time, so he took … Continue reading →
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. -John 13:35 NLT Someone had failed to pass it on. A popular talk-show host called down a seventeen-year-old for a test. She showed her a table on which were a road map—the hard copy kind—a Yellow Book, and a rotary phone. The test: refold the map, look up a number in the phone book, and call the place of business. After … Continue reading →
Rules that don’t change do exist. We find them in God’s Word where He relates truth that never changes, regardless of circumstances. …
Continue reading →Surmounting the insurmountable often seems impossible, but with God’s help we can do what’s impossible in our own strength. …
Continue reading →In the valley of decision, we are faced with whether we will trust God to help us make the right decision–and He will never fail us. …
Continue reading →We are known by the fruits. If our fruit is shabby or comes in small quantities, we need to ask God to help us make a change. …
Continue reading →Living with change is never easy, but God brings and allows it to grow our trust and faith in Him and to move us closer to His plan. …
Continue reading →We are all born with a purpose, so don’t sell God short. His plan is beyond our wildest dreams and will lead to peace. …
Continue reading →We can awaken the dawn in many ways, but incorporating some form of worship will change our perspective on the day. …
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