Devotionals

"Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.’" Ecclesiastes 12:1 Youth passes all too quickly! "Sieve" and "youth" seem to be two words often well-matched. Time slips »

"Now this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." John 17:3 If you do not believe in God, the exercise of defining him is useless, at least to an unbeliever's mind; possibly, if only to defend unbelief. Although »

Are you bored? There is not the least bit of spiritual logic for the Christian to live in boredom other than being blinded by his own sin.

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in »

"Praise the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness...The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament proclaims the work of his hands...You will go out in joy and be led forth »

"Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown which will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man »

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may truly lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in »

"It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad. The heart »

"You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure." Psalm 39:5 Last week, my youngest granddaughter was born and three days later was in the arms of her Savior, and most »

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares »

"You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was »

"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." Jesus, in Matthew 25:46 Is that a question? I don't think so; it’s a curse! Expressed with vehement emphasis. But how strange most cursers who want their cursee to go there do not even believe Hell »