Category Archives: Daily Devotional

“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness and he was called the Friend of God” (James 2:23). We could go into a lengthy dissertation regarding faith and works. However, … Continue reading →

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel” (Proverbs 27:9). Studying the topic of friendship, I poured over several commentaries. The general consensus was a comparison of the “hearty counsel” of … Continue reading →

A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). I remember many years ago being taught it is better to have a few friends of great value … Continue reading →

“A friend loveth at all times…”  (Proverbs 17:17a). As I thought about this portion of today’s Scripture, my mind drifted to thoughts of my best friend who lives in St. Louis.  We have been friends for over thirty years.  She … Continue reading →

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). This week as we continue working on feeding our souls, we will see how friendship plays a vital part in this … Continue reading →

“May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and the endurance that comes from Christ”  (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT). In this passage, I don’t see where Paul has prayed sunny days, flower-strewn paths … Continue reading →

“Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy.  Encourage those who are timid.  Take tender care of those who are weak.  Be patient with everyone”  (1 Thessalonians 5:14 NLT). That, my friends, is one tall order. … Continue reading →