Category: Devotionals

Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister

As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. –Proverbs 26:11, NIV Within the Christian community, so much pressure is placed upon faithful spouses to “reconcile” with their cheating partners. Sometimes lip service is given to the importance that the cheater has actually changed and will not cheat again. However, the general… Continue reading Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister

The Privileged Life: Unleash Your Creativity!

“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19) I love fall!  We’re in peak leaf-changing season here in southern Appalachia, and the colors around us are eye-popping. Buttery-yellow tulip poplars, tomato-red maples, bright-orange serviceberry… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Unleash Your Creativity!

The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God

The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible In our previous Bible study articles we learned the names of God and their meanings. Now we will look at the names of Jesus Christ. God wants to reveal Himself in real and personal ways to you. Which is much better than reading some facts or stories… Continue reading The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner

I’ve been a pleaser for as long as I can remember. In elementary school, I couldn’t figure out what to pack for lunch until I saw what other people were bringing. In my first job, I kept wearing the clothes that people complimented me on, discarding the more comfortable ones that I preferred. Even now… Continue reading Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner

Jewel Series #2: When gold becomes transparent

By Elizabeth Prata Recently I wrote about pearls, and today I’m writing about gold. Many precious and semi-precious gems mentioned in the Bible, and I’m interested in all of them! Next in my Jewels series I’ll write about rubies. But first, some science. I haven’t written a science essay in a while. Quantum dots are the new big… Continue reading Jewel Series #2: When gold becomes transparent

Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister

As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. –Proverbs 26:11, NIV Within the Christian community, so much pressure is placed upon faithful spouses to “reconcile” with their cheating partners. Sometimes lip service is given to the importance that the cheater has actually changed and will not cheat again. However, the general… Continue reading Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister

Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls

Author Daniel Maritz. Photo courtesy Thomas Nelson PublishingWelling deep within our souls is the innate desire to be known. Whether it is to be respected near or far in our chosen vocation, or to provide an indelible, lasting impact on our families, our lives can be winnowed down to a singular pursuit: seeking the heart… Continue reading Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls

A Hedge of Protection

God’s relationship with Job was a unique one and he was someone who was upright before God. God bragged about Job’s faithfulness to the adversary. “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil” (Job‬ ‭1:8‬)?… Continue reading A Hedge of Protection

Lamentations Chapter 1: Lamenting and Mourning for Zion

The Book of Lamentations reflects the experience of an individual who had seen and experienced the violence and the brutality that occurred in Jerusalem during its conquest by the Babylonian army in 587 BCE. He probably lived in the city during the long months of the siege, a siege that deprived the people of the… Continue reading Lamentations Chapter 1: Lamenting and Mourning for Zion