Encouragement & Inspiration

Ah, the summer memories from my childhood! I  don’t ever remember ever wearing shoes during the summer months. I remember cool, foggy mornings with early birds heralding the dawn of a new day. I remember sleeping in, and I mean late. Nowadays that means 7:30 or 8 o’clock, but during my childhood, it meant pushing...

When Solomon had finished praying . . . the glory of the LORD filled the temple . . . and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Son of God (John 16:14). Jesus deserves that glory, and indeed, at the final meal with His...

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Luke 5:21) The past is inescapable and irreversible. This is why it’s so important to be careful about what we say and do. You see, it is impossible to take back harsh...

Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day. . . . They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. (Deuteronomy 32:46-47) The fifth book of the Bible, the book of Deuteronomy, is based on a series of sermons delivered by Moses about God’s law. An early Greek...

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) What If You Were Navigating A Route Across the US on Route 66? Imagine you are about to travel the historic Route 66. Your plan is to set out from Chicago, Illinois, and drive all the way to Santa Monica, California. So you get...

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6:9, KJV) The Lord’s Prayer – God Honoring The Lord’s Prayer has been the topic of many a sermon. The six specific petitions in this passage have been explored in numerous ways to help us, as believers, fully grasp the depth of Christ’s model...

This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Matthew 24:44) Matthew 24:42-25:30 Are You Prepared for the Second Coming? In chapters 24–25 of the gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches us about the last days and how we must remain vigilant and...

The Cups of Communion “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood that establishes the covenant; it is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:27–28) Passover In Matthew 26:17–30, we find Jesus and the disciples celebrating the Passover meal together like the Jewish people had been doing since their...

What is a prayer puzzle? A prayer devotional based on Jeremiah 33:3. Life can be like a puzzle. Prayer is your lifeline to the Father; he will help us when life is challenging. Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. (Jeremiah 33:3) Puzzles...

I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love. (Ephesians 3:17–18) Roots Provide Nourishment & Stability Roots provide nourishment for a tree by drawing water and nutrients from the soil and delivering...