We hope you will find this section useful for your morning or evening devotion time. These are where you will find most of our Contributors’ devotions. Our Contributors have been selected because of their love of Jesus Christ, and their messages. Word count varies with each individual blogger, as does his/her writing style.
Power in Asking
Ask and it will be given to you. ~Matthew 7:7 ESV Having two daughters in their twenties, my wife and I knew the day would eventually come. A young man knocked on our door and presented a question to me. A sense of power inhabits hearing someone asking permission for my daughter’s hand in marriage. It was the next logical step in their relationship. But the surprising part is that this is still a thing. Our soon-to-be son-in-law impressed me … Continue reading →
Slip ‘n Slides
Mom would sprinkle a few drops of dish soap onto our plastic slide, hook up the hose, and away we’d go. Dad would swoop us up at the other side, and we’d run towards Mom, ready for another go-round. Soon, more neighbor kids would hear us, and they would slide with us down the slippery slope. It’s easy to slide downhill, however, trying to reverse course is next to impossible after reaching the mid-point because momentum kicks in. …
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Disillusioned
We allow disillusionment to become a part of who we are by turning our eyes, our hopes, and our expectations, to the wrong place. Our focus becomes inward instead of upward to God and outward to others. …
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Lost and Found
Matt was four, Danielle was six, and we were at the mall’s pet store. A clerk placed a puppy in my hands, which I coddled, showed Danielle, and then turned around to show to my son. But in those few seconds, he had slipped away—it happened so fast. …
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Learning to Follow
Looking into those big brown eyes, I’d tell her, “If you follow me, you’ll know where I am going.” But, she would stare at me, wag her tail, and insist on leading the way…
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A Winding Trail
When traveling a winding trail in life, remember God does have a plan for you. He will make sure you reach your preordained destination.
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Room at the Inn
There was no room at the inn for Mary and Joseph. In what ways have you ministered to God by ministering to the needs of another?
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Mary’s Song
Let’s talk about Mary. Why did God choose her to birth the Savior? She, like the flutist, trusted God to direct the course of her life. Mary’s song defined her as a woman of faith. …
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The One Who Never Changes
The world around us is constantly changing. It seems to be a state of flux. Where do we turn? Where do we go to find stability, assurance, and a firm foundation? No matter what is happening in our lives, we can have a firm foundation. Our heavenly Father calls us to Himself even in the midst of turmoil. …
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God is Not a Distant Father
Separating the lies we’ve believed, from the truth of who He really is, makes all the difference. When we do this, we realize God is so much better than any human being could ever be. He is the kind of father who is a mighty protector as well as a loving redeemer. He constantly watches over His children, stands up for their cause, and takes up their grievances in a powerful way. He can do for us what no earthly father could ever do, no matter how amazing our dads are. This is the beauty of our Heavenly Father. The truth is, He loves us better than anyone else ever could. …
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