Tag Archives: Spirituality

Spiritual Nuggets 9/28/2023

Being Good at What Matters Though prayer is important, it’s an area of our faith lives that we often neglect. But people of great faith in the Bible relied on prayer—and not just for difficult situations. From general direction to … Continue reading

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The Infinitely Celestial Christ – 4

Scripture References: John 1:1-8; Colossians 1:15-17 Christ’s Relationship to the Natural Order – Continued In 1962 our nation was well into the space program. President Kennedy had predicted that we would land men on the moon by the end of … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 9/27/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we have come to praise you for what you have done. You have made us and loved us, held us and healed us, forgiven us and accepted us. You have made us your sons and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/27/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Romans 8:21

Wednesday September 27, 2023 Romans 8:21 The glorious liberty of the children of God. Are you above self and self-pleasing in every way? Have you got above circumstances so that you are not influenced by them? Are you above sickness … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 9/27/2023

In The Nick of Time I am never tired of pointing out that the Greek phrase translated, “In the time of need,” is a colloquialism, of which the “nick of time” is the exact equivalent: “That we may have grace … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/27/2023

Old, Wise, and Desperately in Need of God Sometimes we expect that we’ll naturally grow in faith as we grow older. We tend to see elderly people as those who have been molded and shaped by life—rock-solid in their faith … Continue reading

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The Infinitely Celestial Christ – 3

Scripture References: John 1:1-8; Colossians 1:15-17 Christ’s Relationship to the Natural Order John 1:3 reads, “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” What this is literally stating is that, “Every single thing … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 9/26/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have come to praise you for who you are; for your majesty, your authority, your sovereignty and power. There is no God like you. There is no God besides you. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/26/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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His Name – The Counselor

Tuesday September 26, 2023 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor. Tried child of God, your … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 9/26/2023

Wills Should Be Written A man in England wrote his will on an empty eggshell! It read, “To Mag. Everything I possess. J. B.” It was probated. Wills have been written on leather, old pictures, shells, cloth, pieces of furniture, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/26/2023

Success Deceives When leaders come to power, there are always people who become insistent on stopping them. It’s incredible how easy it is for people to justify envy or hatred for authority figures. Most of us have made the offhand … Continue reading

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The Infinitely Celestial Christ – 2

Scripture References: John 1:1-8; Colossians 1:15-17 Christ’s Relationship to/with God “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” “In the beginning,” whenever that was. Remember, since the Bible relates to man … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 9/25/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Abba, Father, we praise you for Jesus’ amazing resurrection, which fills us with confidence and assures us that you have accepted his sacrifice not only for the sin of the world, but also for our sin … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/25/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Devotional Mood

Monday September 25, 2023 Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 9/25/2023

Pension For Life – and Starving An aged Indian, half naked and famished, wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. While eagerly devouring the bread bestowed by the hand of charity, a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/25/2023

Beyond Regret I’ve excelled at regret. When I’ve dwelt on the wrongs I committed against other people and my offensive rebellion against God, I lost my focus. It’s difficult to be confident in our righteousness through Christ when we go … Continue reading

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The Infinitely Celestial Christ – 1

Scripture References: John 1:1-8; Colossians 1:15-17 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . . . All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading

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