Tag: devotional

It is impossible but…

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Romans 4:19 (NLT) Is there something in your life right now that seems impossible? Not just […]

Seeing things in perspective

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG) “Two tweets, people!” […]

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence…Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. Psalm 100:1-2 & 4 (MSG) When last did someone sincerely thank you for something you did? I don’t mean a […]

Just say ‘Yes’

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Mark 1:38b (NIV) Are you the kind of person who says “Yes!” to everything? I usually say no before I say yes. I’m hesitant, the cautious type; I don’t […]

Do not touch!

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice]You know the story of how Adam landed us in the dilemma we’re in—first sin, then death, and no one exempt from either sin or death…But Adam, who got us into this, also points ahead to the One who will get us out of […]

Just slow down now

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] Are you listening? Have you noticed all this? Stop in your tracks! Take in God’s miracle wonders! Job 37:14 (MSG) In February my husband was diagnosed with cancer. And all of a sudden our lives slowed down. In the space of one doctor’s […]

One thing we can control

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 (MSG) I’VE […]

Mocking + Lies = Blessing

[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers. Matthew 5:11 Nobody loves me. It felt like I said the words for over an hour. I probably only blubbered them for 5 minutes. I remember […]