Micah 7:7 But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Waiting for the phone to ring to know if I had been chosen for a teaching position, I remember thinking that I must not have gotten the job... Continue Reading →
Taking Jesus at His Word: Sunday Devotion
John 4: 46-53 Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. 47 When this man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and begged him to come and heal his son, who was... Continue Reading →
Salvation is Still the Goal: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 116: 12-14 (The Message) What can I give back to God for the blessings he’s poured out on me?I’ll lift high the cup of salvation—a toast to God! I’ll pray in the name of God; I’ll complete what I promised God I’d do, and I’ll do it together with his people. Since last March, so many of us have... Continue Reading →
Peace Will Prevail: Sunday Devotion
Finding Ways to Walk Together as One Nation Under God. Psalm 85:8-10 I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss... Continue Reading →
The God Who Hears Us: Sunday Devotion #25
John 11: 40-41 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing... Continue Reading →
My Help and Shield: Sunday Devotion #24
Psalm 138:7-8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me. The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. At times, I've not listened to God's nays. Yet, in the midst of the... Continue Reading →
A Grateful Heart: Sunday Devotion #24
Psalm 66: 16-20 Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my... Continue Reading →
Recognizing Each Other’s Humanity: Sunday Devotion #23
Photo from Pinterest.com 1 Peter 3:8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit. The Pledge of Allegiance has been recited for decades in our schools. In my elementary school, we were reminded each new day as we turned toward the American flag that as Americans, we were "one... Continue Reading →
Strength to Overcome Fear: Sunday Devotion #21
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I love November! It is my birth month, and I look forward to it arriving with bated breath. Normally. I start to get... Continue Reading →
