Criticism
Proverbs 9:8-9 reads, "Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction...
Powerful words from a powerful God
I read the verse, "Jeremiah 32:27, 'I am the Lord, the God of mankind. Is anything too hard for me?'"
The words were written on...
Mondays
I once gave a writing assignment to a group of students instructing them to create an essay explaining which day of the week they...
I put my trust in You
Psalm 86:4,"Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts...
Be Still
“That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him...
Without a smile
Because you're never fully dressed without a smile.
Smiles...I used to tell my children when they were sad, "I can't see your teeth!"
It usually prompted...
Choose your chains
Today's devotion is written by Pastor Mike Franklin of The Torch Worship Center
I am a slave, and I thank God that I am. I...
Promises
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be...
The Harvest is sure
“The Harvest is sure.” –William Barclay
My Sunday School class has been studying the book of Mark. In chapter 4, Jesus tells the story of...
Finding peace
For the past decade, I've felt the waters of my life have been quite rough. Conflict after conflict; heartache after heartache; turmoil; grief; loss;...
Adversity: Be an overcomer
ADVERSITY. It is one of those words that everyone knows but nobody wants to know. And when we are facing it, it does not...
A mighty fortress
Psalm 91:1-2, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to...