Category: Devotionals

A Glimpse of Paradise — Carol McLeod Ministries

One afternoon I ran around madly, trying to finish the chores before company arrived. I’d prepped the meals and cleaned the house. The last task was to strip and remake the bed in the guest room. I wanted my friends to feel as comfortable and cared for as possible during their stay, and I arranged… Continue reading A Glimpse of Paradise — Carol McLeod Ministries

Why we should take care of our image as Christians

“I am not here to please anybody but God.” Have you heard of this excuse? Most Christians also think we should not please anybody but God. However, how can we become witnesses if we do not take care of our image?  Taking care of what others think about us does not mean we live to… Continue reading Why we should take care of our image as Christians

Cheating is abuse. It is not morally neutral behavior. – Divorce Minister

Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never! – 1 Corinthians 6:15b, NIV When someone is a cheater, they are also an abuser. You cannot have one without the other. Soul rape is abusive. I am astounded by how cheating and adultery are too often treated as less than… Continue reading Cheating is abuse. It is not morally neutral behavior. – Divorce Minister

The Privileged Life: Flying on Broken Wings

“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” (Psalm 91:4) How could I make a plane crash? That was the question I pondered as I worked on research for my novel about a Russian test pilot flying a MiG-9 fighter jet. I have limited… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Flying on Broken Wings

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? I am continuing to study Titus using the SIMPLE Method of Bible Study and Ed Hird’s book Restoring Health. Today I am working through Titus 1:13,14. To learn more about this Bible Study go to my Bookstore. Of course, I start with a prayer for God to open the Scripture… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

Photo Credits:yadahworship.wordpress.com Judges 13:18 “The LORD’s messenger said to him, “you should not ask me my name, because you cannot comprehend it.”” Psalm 148:13 “Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.”  Proverbs 30:4 “Who has ascended into heaven, and then… Continue reading What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

I’m Here – Where are You? by Patricia Day (reprinted with permission) John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will… Continue reading I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

What are My Roots – Five-Minute Fridays Friday – the time for a 5 minute post – no editing – just write. Linking to Lisa-Jo. Today’s word is ROOTS. I never tired hearing my Dad talk about Ireland. He came with his family in 1921 when he was 11 years old. I loved hearing the old… Continue reading WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

Planning for Wisdom

Bible “Fail to plan, plan to fail” I am a list maker.  There is something satisfying about crossing something off a list and completing a task. While it is just a physical reminder of something I need to do, I know that by writing it down I will often remember it better.  Or at least… Continue reading Planning for Wisdom