by Dick Mickley | Feb 8, 2023 | Devotionals
The devotional in These Days was from Psalm 27:4-10. When I first read it, it brought to my consciousness the times we have gone through this past year. Has God left us to flounder, alone? Psalm 27 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom...
by Roger Wade | Dec 20, 2022 | Devotionals
The prevailing opinion in our society seems to be that good people go heaven. But how good is good enough? Is 51% good deeds good enough for heaven? Maybe 60%; or 75%. What is God’s standard of goodness? Actually, Jesus disappointed and probably angered a lot of...
by Roger Wade | Nov 23, 2022 | Devotionals
Why are there so many rules for Christians? How can I possibly live up to all that? This is a question I heard several times from the unchurched when I was part of a Bible study at West Central Community Correctional Facility. You may have heard this from...
by Jill Sements | Nov 16, 2022 | Devotionals
This month, most of us celebrate Thanksgiving. There is rich history on this day, which should never be forgotten or taken for granted. Here is what comes to my mind regarding Thanksgiving that I want to share with my church family. I cherish memories of...
by Roger Wade | Nov 9, 2022 | Devotionals
Matthew 18:2-4He called a little child to him and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is...
by Judy VanDuzen | Nov 2, 2022 | Devotionals
1 Corinthians 13:4-7Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in...
by Mary Ann Edwards | Oct 26, 2022 | Devotionals
Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?My help comes from the LORD,who made heaven and earth.He will not let your foot be moved;he who keeps you will not slumber.He who keeps Israelwill neither slumber nor sleep.The LORD is your...
by Donna Maley | Oct 19, 2022 | Devotionals
Reverend Weiss’ sermon Sunday was titled “Cardio-inscription,” which reminds me of Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (NLT) The parable in Luke that Reverend Weiss read as the second scripture reading (Luke 18:1-8)...
by Candra Brown | Oct 5, 2022 | Devotionals
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 Jesus Curses the Fig Tree On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see whether perhaps he would find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves,...
by Kathleen Kinney | Sep 21, 2022 | Devotionals
The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25) As he gained speed going down a hill, the young boy racing along on his bike saw a sharp turn just ahead. But the speed was...
