The Challenge by Jane Josephs “Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that You, Lord, are God, and that You are turning their hearts back again.” –1 Kings 18:37 I was sorting through some papers the other day and came across a devotion I wrote several years ago entitled “No Wavering.” The […]

Those Darn Weeds by Jim Rower I hate weeds and I hate weeding. I’m guessing I’m not in the minority on that point; I don’t know anyone who likes either. (If you do like weeding, please contact me—have I got some fun for you!) The weed I hate most is Bermuda grass, also known as crabgrass. When […]

Who Sinned? by Kat Clark His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God might be displayed and illustrated in him.” –John 9:1-5 Sin and suffering. Sometimes we […]

Waiting for the Lord by Bob Gaudi “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope.” –Psalm 130:5 I was reading through the Bible the other day, just cruising around and letting the Spirit take me where He wanted me to go. Perhaps you know the drill: pick […]

Blessings Follow Obedience by Tracy Gordon “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. Blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.” –Deuteronomy 28:1-2 […]

Not Just Words by Jane Josephs “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice…” –Psalm 116:1a “Finding your voice” is a phrase often used by writers to indicate confidence, authenticity, and a style of writing that reveals their inner self. Could that be what the psalmist had more in mind when he asserted, “I love […]

A Boy After God’s Own Heart by Adele Buffington “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” –Ephesians 5:1-2 (NLT) Vacation Bible School […]

Listening to God by Kat Clark But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to Him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” –Acts 4:19-20 This Bible verse urged me to ponder the question, to whom […]

Competency in God By Bob Gaudi “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from our loving Father.” —2 Cor 3:5 Last week I was a bit anxious as I was approaching the deadline for submission of devotion for July. I just could not come up with […]

Free Indeed By Tracy Gordon “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. –John 8:31-32 and 36 As […]