Category: Devotionals

Wisdom from God’s Word for every day of your life.

Created to Contribute

“Be fruitful and increase . .” Genesis 1:28 NIV “Every day you are a partner with God for increase.” My thoughts today are about “created to contribute.” Is it interesting to you that the Creator’s first instruction to his creation was, “be fruitful and increase”? I mean, wouldn’t you think […]

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Happier and Healthier

“I came that they may have and enjoy life . . till it overflows.” John 10:10 Amplified Bible “Laugh a lot more, and live a lot better, and longer!” My thoughts today are about “happier and healthier.” There are some folk, both in and out of the church, who seem […]

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Things Are Not As First Appear

“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne.”   Isaiah 6:1 NIV “Kings fail; God doesn’t. Nations fall; His Kingdom endures. Economies struggle; His blessings prevail.”  My thoughts today are that “things are not as first appear.” A lot about everyday life is how […]

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A Useful Measurement

“You tested . . refined us like silver . . brought us to a place of abundance.” Psalm 66:10-12 NIV “A test is always most useful when you have properly prepared.” My thoughts today are about “useful measurement.” Consider this about tests: nobody wants or enjoys them; everybody needs and […]

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It’s a Good Thing

“Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 NLT “When prayer is personal and practical, prayer is most powerful.” My thoughts today are that “it’s a good thing.” Martha Stewart built a billion dollar business showing ladies how to entertain, cook, decorate, and garden. She became famous for saying, “It’s a […]

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