Thought For Today: “God’s Word Can Be Trusted” God’s Word is as faithful and true today as it was when it was written. It’s as dependable as ever, and we can walk this path of life based on it without worry. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass … Read more

A Scripture and a Prayer: “God’s Great Love Revealed” “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8) Prayer: Lord, You revealed Your wonderful and unconditional love when You sent Your Son, Jesus, to take our place and die the death we … Read more

Thought for Today: “How Great Is God’s Love?” Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) Jesus uses the analogy that our relationship with Him is like that of a Shepherd, and we are the sheep of His pasture, that is, under His care. … Read more

Today’s Devotional: “The Tragic Results of Rejecting God” Because humanity knows God through conscience and reason, as well as through creation and nature, the Apostle Paul says they are now without excuse for knowing that God is real (Romans 1:20; 2:14-15). But Paul doesn’t stop there. He goes on to say that their rejection of … Read more

Thought for Today: “God is Bigger than ‘X’ (Twitter)” It’s amazing how much drama social media creates when it comes to God. Opinions are tossed back and forth in 140 characters or less. REALLY! How can anyone adequately explain God in as little as one sentence, or even several? And yet we try. I’ve been … Read more

Thought For Today: “One Thing Remains” Human love is short-lived, which helps explain the high divorce rate we’re experiencing. The good news is that God’s love isn’t like human love. God’s love is forever. “I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” (Psalm 89:2) In … Read more

Thought for Today: “Restored and Repurposed” “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Asking God to help us number our days is not a game; it’s a sure bet. Therefore, we need to ask the Lord for the wisdom to restore and repurpose our lives. … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Love Is Everlasting” God’s everlasting love is evident in the Psalmist’s words. “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:17) Before we ever existed, God loved us. Long before we were born, God fixed His affection on us and chose … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Ultimate Shepherd” Pastors are flawed and imperfect people, prone to mistakes and not doing everything right. (Yes, this includes me, as hard as that is to believe.) The reason is that pastors are human beings and thus sinners. Yet God has set them up and called them to faithfully feed His … Read more

Thought for Today: “Take Time to Reboot” Years ago, when our computers had problems, we were told to reboot them. God has told us to apply this same concept to our lives. When we’re stressed and ready to hang it up, He tells us to “reboot.” “Six days do your work, but on the seventh … Read more

Thought For Today: “What Is Truth?” Jesus said, “For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” (John 18:37) What is the truth that Jesus came to this earth to bear … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Ways Aren’t Ours” God has a much better perspective than we do because He can see what we can’t. He knows the future, and we don’t. The Apostle James said, “But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you.” (James 4:11b) We’re not capable … Read more

Thought For Today: “Standard Bearers of Faith” In everything we do and say in this life, as believers in Jesus Christ, we’re not only to be an example but also to set one for others to follow. We live in a culture where no one takes responsibility, where celebrities and people in authority act irresponsibly, … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Success Training” After His resurrection, Jesus stood on the shore of the Galilee and told His disciples, a group of professional fishermen, how to fish. “He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and … Read more

Thought for Today: “Hope Springs Eternal” There is eternal hope for everyone because Jesus rose from the dead and is an overcoming Savior. Most of us don’t handle life’s disappointments well. We tend to draw a curtain of protection around ourselves, trying to keep the hurt out and bury our troubles and difficulties in the … Read more

Thought for Today: “Conformed or Transformed?” “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2) To conform is to change in response to outside pressures, like when the forces of … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Pruning Process” And every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit (John 15:2b) We may think there isn’t much fruit on our branches, but God sees what we have and prunes us so that we can produce even more and greater fruit, that is, works through … Read more

Thought for Today: “Living With Hope” In this world, hope seems scarce. As we look at what is going on around us, we tend to lose enthusiasm and energy for life, and we begin a dangerous spiral downward into darkness and despair. But God wants to bring us hope so we can be revived and … Read more

Thought For Today: “Equal Opportunity in God’s House” I came across a very unusual verse. It’s found in David’s delegation of the Temple workload. “And they cast lots for each gate, the small as well as the great, according to their father’s house.” (1 Chronicles 26:13) Society has a grading system based on power, prestige, … Read more

Thought For Today: “Venturing Out By Faith” Sometimes God tells us to do something that, on logical grounds, seems nuts, that is, it doesn’t make any sense. But from God’s standpoint, it’s perfectly sane and true. All God needs is one person in harmony with His purposes, and with that person, God can do great … Read more