Devotionals by Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret.
A Unique Announcement from A Unique God
By Stephen Leonard “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this »
Encountering the Silence of the First Christmas
By Stephen Leonard “And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7 »
Meals Are Worship
By Stephen Leonard “When He was at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him.” Luke 24:30-31 Meals are worship. They really are! When you sit down to »
The Only Treasure You Can Take With You
By Stephen Leonard “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 No one yet has had a H-Haul attached to their hearse or a backpack strapped to their body while they wing their way »
A Good Soldier
By Stephen Leonard “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Every servant of Jesus Christ is truly a veteran, according to this text. »
Good and Evil
By Stephen Leonard “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience »
Longevity: Sixty Years
By Stephen Leonard “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, for if you do these things, you will never stumble.” 2 Peter 1:10 Sixty years is a long time considering most of us live only a bit above three score »
Words Without Knowledge
By Stephen Leonard “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: ‘Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you and you make it known to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation »
The Seasons Are
By Stephen Leonard “While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 “ I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth…And the »
The Referee
By Stephen Leonard “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him; but I will argue my case before Him.” Job 13:15 The football season is fully upon us. In NFL and Collegiate football there are seven (yes, seven!) officials refereeing each and every play; seven officials »
Time Becomes Fixed
By Stephen Leonard “We must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.” John 9:4 Teenagers normally think they have “forever” to grow and mature, do adventurous things, marry, have children, make lots of money, »
