Devotionals

Two grandmothers sat devotedly at the ball field watching their granddaughter play soccer. Since it was 10:00 on a very hot Saturday morning, I, being one of those grandmothers, looked…

When it comes to courtesy, Jesus Christ makes Emily Post look like Archie Bunker.Let's consider the scriptures:He always knocks before entering---"Behold, I stand at the door and knock---" Rev. 3:20.…

I once had a plaque that stated, "A singer always prays twice."  I have prayed twice in the last few hours.   I prayed for safety before the storm and I'm…

The headlines scream of violence in our world.  It sometimes feels to us that Satan is winning.  But there is more going on that never makes the headlines.  "Parents love…

The apostle John presents a clear message to fellow believers in 1,2,3 John. He presents God as "light" "love" and "life."He ends with a simple command to us all."Dear Children,…

There is a very good cure for what ails you if you have the "poor me" syndrome. Think of someone else."Each of you should look not only to your own…

Yesterday was our anniversary.  I have been married to my husband for 57 years.  That is a long time.  LOL .  I can still remember that excited young girl of…

Do you ever admire someone else's beautiful yard? I know I do. I often wish that I had a yard full of flowers so I can just go outside and…

The old man stands on the mountaintop, looking down at the valley--all alone-------or is he?The young woman sits in a classroom surrounded by her classmates, and yet--alone-----or is she?The young…

In the parable of the builder, Jesus teaches a valuable lesson:"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to…