Devotionals

By Stephen Leonard “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 28, 3:6,13, 22, repeated seven times over! A most loved disciple of Jesus penned seven letters to seven churches at the end of the First »

By Stephen Leonard “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17 Is working what you do to be able to retire well? To provide for you and your »

By Stephen Leonard “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life.” Matthew 6:25 A woman living in a high floor luxury condo in New York City very recently jumped to her death from her terrace with her small pet dog in her arms. She »

By Stephen Leonard “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the »

By Stephen Leonard “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works, I will meditate.” Psalm 145:3-5 »

By Stephen Leonard “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given unto Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them »

By Stephen Leonard “Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp! Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe! Praise Him with sounding cymbals; praise Him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm »

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 I just had a zoom meeting with three of my closest friends and brothers last week. One of them was very near the end of a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He »

“Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” 2 Timothy 2:10 The sea floor is a grave to many shipwrecks! Ferocious storms have sent a lot of ships to the »

“I have learned in whatever situation I am in to be content…I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11,13 Bill Gates is worth 130 Billion dollars (that’s with a B), has three children, seemingly no wants, but is discontent; he is not satisfied »

“Sirs, what must I do to be saved? So they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” -  Acts 16:30-31 July 4th is solidified as America’s Independence Day. But what really happened on that first July 4th? President »

“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely, I am coming soon!’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”  - Revelation 22:20 Just how soon is soon? Are those of us who are living 2100 years after Jesus ascended into a place called “heaven,” likely to see His return before »