Devotions

now browsing by category

 

Thoughts for the Quiet Hour

May 7th The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Luke 24:34. They… gladly received (Peter’s) word; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 2:41. Before the Lord can use us in His service we must have close individual dealing withRead More …

Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible

May 6 Judges 8:1-9:21 Psalm 56:1-7 Proverbs 13:1-2 Luke 22:1-23 The Three Elements of Fear In God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?—Psalm 56:4 Many people, some Christians included, see death as an intruder. Gandhi, the great Indian leader and politician, said that heRead More …

Daily Light on the Daily Path

MAY 6 MORNING Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Psalm 85:10 A just God and a Saviour. The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. God was in Christ reconciling the world untoRead More …

Daily Strength for Daily Needs

May 6 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love.—Romans 12:10. In her tongue is the law of kindness.—Proverbs 21:26. Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs; Since life’s best joys consist in peace and ease, And though but fewRead More …

Daily Help

The cross of Christ is Christ’s glory. Man seeks to win his glory by the sacrifice of others—Christ by the sacrifice of himself: men seek to get crowns of gold—he sought a crown of thorns: men think that glory lieth in being exalted over others—Christ thought that his glory didRead More …

Streams in the Desert

“The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him.” (Psa. 25:14.) THERE are secrets of Providence which God’s dear children may learn. His dealings with them often seem, to the outward eye, dark and terrible. Faith looks deeper and says, “This is God’s secret. You look only onRead More …

Fear in Adversity

Fear in Adversity When we’re struggling and afraid, the best thing we can do is put our trust in the One whose sovereignty rules over all. May 6, 2022 Psalm 56:1-13 It’s impossible to live in this world without ever facing doubt, confusion, or apprehension. The Word of God doesn’tRead More …

Offerings, Part Two

May 06, 2022 Offerings, Part Two by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ephesians 5:15-16 Let’s talk about the offering, the time during the weekly worship service when the plate is passed and most people daydream or fidget around, feeling uncomfortable. If that describes you, you’re missing a golden moment! As I mentionedRead More …

Comfortable in Our Bondage

Comfortable in Our Bondage “May the Lord take note of you and judge,” they said to them, “because you have made us reek in front of Pharaoh and his officials—putting a sword in their hand to kill us!”—Exodus 5:21 It is possible for people to become so accustomed to theirRead More …

James 5:13-18

13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 AndRead More …