Monthly Archives: January 2012

“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord” (Acts 11:23). I feel the early church understood what it meant to … Continue reading →

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:2). Paul gave this key scripture to young Timothy.  The NIV Study Bible states “Be ready in any situation to … Continue reading →

“Moses did not assign any land to the tribe of Levi.  Instead, as the Lord had promised them, their inheritance came from the offerings burned on the altar to the Lord, the God of Israel”  (Joshua 13:14 NLT). Tell me, … Continue reading →

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?  Of course not”  (Matthew 6:27 NLT). We’ve read all the statistics.  We’ve heard about the studies.  We personally know it to be true.  And yet, we continue to worry. … Continue reading →

“….but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” (1 Samuel 30:6b). David faced many seasons of adversity.   We find one recorded in I Samuel 30. The Amalekites had raided and burned the city of Ziklag and taken all its … Continue reading →

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9). Today’s thoughts serve as a sequel to Tuesday’s devotion. A harvest of blessings awaits us if we persevere … Continue reading →

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). I remember an old song titled, “We Have This Moment Today.”  Within the chorus, we find these … Continue reading →