The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.  John 1:9 Happy December everyone! It’s time to start celebrating Advent the preparation for the true meaning of Christmas. The first week of Advent symbolizes hope, with Jesus being the Light that can never be put out. The… Read More »

Whenever you cross my mind, I thank my God for you and for the gift of knowing you.   Philippians 1:3 Today is the last day of November and the end of the Thanksgiving holiday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and the kids are back at school. And to add to the Thanksgiving theme,… Read More »

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”   Luke 22:19  NIV Today many Americans woke up with the thought that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind them and now the Christmas rush will be on. The… Read More »

Celebrate always, pray constantly, and give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed.)  1 Thess. 5:16-18  Voice Would you have been thankful that first Thanksgiving? To truly answer that question we have to know what the Pilgrims faced. They… Read More »

We have been having technical difficulties the past several days where the devotions have not been posting. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Hopefully we are back on track. Thank you for your understanding. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.   Psalm 118:1 In… Read More »

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2 NLT Going along with the importance of one theme, we had another confirmation of the power of one. Tuesday a… Read More »

One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision.  Acts 10:3a Yesterday we focused on the amazing power one person can have in influencing others and helping to change their lives. Today’s Scripture opens with “One day”. We often attach the phrase one day to a negative life changing moment, such as an accident,… Read More »

As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.                                                         … Read More »

But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence.  Luke 11:8 NLT There are two points today’s Scripture is making and it’s found in the last two words. Shameless and persistence.… Read More »

Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.  Psalm 119:36 Remember that Willie Nelson song, You Were Always on My Mind? Well, for most of us it should be I Was Always On My Mind. Why? because if we want to be honest, our lives are self-focused. I was horrified when I… Read More »