As I sit down to write this post, Israel has been at war for 25 days. I think we all know why. Israel, as a sovereign nation, had to respond to atrocities committed by Hamas against our nation. I find it hard to believe that more than three weeks have passed since I wrote to… Continue reading Is it Us or Them? Seeking a Christian Perspective in Wartime
Category: Devotionals
Halloween and the Encounters with the Unholy – Charlaine Martin
Unmasking spiritual forces working in the background and waging war on them in the Name of Jesus. Have you ever felt the hair rise up on the back of your neck and experienced a horrible sense of dread you couldn’t wait to escape from, but you didn’t know why? This season is filled with horror,… Continue reading Halloween and the Encounters with the Unholy – Charlaine Martin
3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries
Have you ever been offended by someone and then overreacted emotionally? Has someone ever gotten on your very last nerve … and then you have let this incompetent person know about their thoughtless behavior with sharp words or with a cold attitude? How do you handle daily offenses? Now … I am not talking about abuse. I… Continue reading 3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries
Come and share your master’s happiness!
Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five… Continue reading Come and share your master’s happiness!
The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) There’s an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls—old as the Bible, new as this week’s sales flyers and displays at big-chain megastores. You could almost call… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Celebrate What’s Most Important
Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
We’ve spent four weeks discussing how we are to present ourselves to God: holy, in one mindset, mature, and in community. But how are we to present ourselves to others in our country, business, family, and society? Good question and now we will spend a few more weeks on this subject, but first, how are… Continue reading Law-abiding Citizens (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Lord of All
Paul declared himself an apostle to the Gentiles to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who were not Jews. When he visited Athens, he was disturbed in his spirit when he saw the level of idol worship. He spent his time in the synagogue teaching the Jews and others about the salvation of… Continue reading Lord of All
I know the plans I have for you
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,… Continue reading I know the plans I have for you
Can We Talk?
Joan Rivers (a comedian who started in the 60s appearing in nightclubs) catchphrase was, “Can we talk?” I think she wanted people to enter into meaningful dialog about current issues. She must have known the power of communication. I have said this before, “Communication brings understanding. Understanding brings acceptance. And in the case of a… Continue reading Can We Talk?
Casting Out Evil Spirits Comes Only By Prayer
We hear a lot about witches and ghosts around the highly celebrated day called Halloween. But there is nothing fun about evil spirits because Jesus spent a lot of time casting them out. Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?”… Continue reading Casting Out Evil Spirits Comes Only By Prayer