Category: DEVOTIONALS

  • This Is the Day: Learning to Rejoice Right Now

    This Is the Day: Learning to Rejoice Right Now

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    Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) “This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” There are times when I catch myself rushing through the very day God has given me. I’m physically present but mentally I’m somewhere else. Thinking about what’s next. Planning the next move. Anticipating the next season.…

  • Don’t Wait for Rock Bottom to Open the Bible

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    Most people like myself don’t pick up a Bible until life beats them up. I know that it’s sad but very true that many don’t open God’s Word until they’re in trouble. Or when the terminal diagnosis comes, the relationship falls apart. When the addiction takes hold and won’t let go. Even when the  consequences…

  • I’m too religious…

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    Sometimes it irritates me when people say I’m “too religious.” I’m not chasing religion—I’m following Jesus Christ. There’s a big difference. Religion can be rules and appearances, but following Jesus is about surrender, obedience, and a real relationship with Him. What makes it harder is hearing this from people who claim to be—or once claimed…

  • Even Jesus Took A Nap

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    “But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow.” — Mark 4:38 NKJV If you have been around me often one thing easily noticed is I wear a lot of faith shirts. One of my favorite shirts says Jesus took naps, be like Jesus. I personally do enjoy a good nap. That’s probably why…

  • The Strength Beneath Our Weakness 

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    Psalm 28:7 (NKJV) — “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.” There are days when our hearts feel heavy, our strength feels thin, and the battles around us seem larger than what…