Adam and Eve September 2-8,2019 Monday, Adam and Eve “Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7) Cal ran the pieces of lumber through the saw and the router. He handled each piece gently, […]
Devotional Thoughts
Devotions on John 1:1-18-The Word Was God
Devotions on John 1:1-18 August 19-25, 2019-The Word Was God Monday, The Word Was God “In him was life, and the life was the light of all people” (John 1:4). The second chapter of Genesis contains a beautiful picture of creation. The writer of this chapter pictures God as a craftsman. God scoops up […]
Genesis 1:1-2-4, Let Us Make Man in Our Image
Devotions on Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a-Let Us Make Man in Our Image August 12-18, 2019 Monday-Let Us Make Man in Our Image “In the beginning God created” (Genesis 1:1). Things weren’t going right for Carlota; life was a struggle. She felt she was battling forces that were bigger and more powerful than she […]
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16-Faith Assurance of All Things
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16 August 5-11,2019 Monday, Faith Assurance of All Things “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Kyle had experienced a tough life growing up. Both of his parents were physically and verbally abusive. Along with a slap to the face or a […]
Hebrews 1:1-4, God Sustainer of All Things
Devotions on Hebrews 1:1-4-God Sustainer of All Things July 8 – 14, 2019 Monday-God Sustainer of All Things “Long ago God spoke” (Hebrews 1:1a). Jerry and Kristen Connors had a fight. They eventually forgot what the fight was about, but they were still angry at each other and refused to talk to each […]
Devotions on Psalm 40:1-10, Trust in the Lord
June 22-28, 2015, Trust in the Lord Monday, Trust in the Lord “I wait patiently for the Lord” (Psalm 40:1a); Patience appears to be a key element in one’s spiritual life. The Apostle Paul lists it as one of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). The Prophet Isaiah counsels the people of Israel to […]
Devotions on Psalm 27:1-6, The Lord is My Light
June 24-30, 2019 Monday, The Lord is My Light “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear” (Psalm 27:1a)? Kevin Connor and Raul Ramirez were on their first camp out. They enjoyed the outdoors and had fun roasting hot dogs over the campfire. It was getting late, though. The sun had […]
Devotions on Psalm 113:1-9-Praise the Lord
May 27-June 2, 2019-Praise the Lord Monday “Praise the Lord” (Psalm 113:1a)! Some people believe that it is their mission in life to complain. They complain when it is cloudy and rainy, and are then upset when the sun comes out because it is too bright. While grabbing items off the store shelves […]
Devotions on Romans 5:1-11-Justified by Faith
Justified by Faith, We have Peace with God Romans 5:1-11-Justified by Faith May 20-26, 2019 Monday-Justified by Faith “Therefore since we are justified by faith” (Romans 5:1). Cody was working hard on his writing assignment, when his teacher walked by his desk. She bent down and pointed to the left hand side of Cody’s […]