Devotions

Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. My wife and I moved into the promised land, that God gave to us forty years ago, and although God blessed us and provided for us, it has always been a struggle to defend and hold on to it. This is because of all the evil forces who were constantly coming at us. My dear sweet wife recently left our little piece of heaven in this world, to take up permanent residence in t...

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And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. It is widely believed that Jesus said the things in the verse referenced above to give us an example of what humility looks like. I think most adults have a longing to return to their childhood. What child-like traits is Jesus referring to in the verse referenced above, and what would that look like? When our Pastor preached my dear sweet wife’s memorial service last April 23rd, he referenced the verses in found in the book of Galatians that describe the fruits of t...

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Psalm 119:114."You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."A former pastor of mine used to always say that people will let you down every time, but God never will. It has been my experience that truer words have never been spoken. This is especially true when the people/person you’re dealing with are followers of Satan, and not a follower of Jesus. But these words also ring true for people who claim to know Jesus, but in all actuality do not, and those who have invited Christ into their hearts, but never went on to apply God’s holy word to their lives. When it comes to de...

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Matthew 14:29-33“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying “Truly you are the Son of God.”Today is June 6th, and yesterday marked the 4th month that my dear sweet Pam has been in heaven. My dear sweet wife passed away on Sunday Februar...

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