Today’s 333 Devotional: “A Refuge in the Storm” The world is filled with troubles. Gee, there’s something nobody ever thought about before (tongue in cheek). Jesus not only makes this clear, but He also said that with the troubles we could be at peace because He overcame the world. “I have told you these things, … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Spiritual Recidivism” Recidivism comes from the Latin word “recidivus,” which means, “recurring.” It speaks then of a falling back. The most common synonym is to relapse. It speaks of offenders or addicts who continue to fall back to old patterns or behaviors. It speaks of repeating a wrong behavior or relapsing into … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Faith’s Testing Ground” Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, I was familiar with the Nuclear Test Site. It was also known as the Nevada Proving Grounds. Here they would conduct nuclear weapons testing, first above ground, and then below ground. And I remember the shaking that occurred when these were detonated. In … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Hell Shall Not Prevail” Jesus told His disciples that persecution was coming their way (Matthew 10:16-23), and they should expect nothing less because all of Hell was out to get them. “A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.” (John 15:20) And while … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “The Commandments Bring Freedom” Some people see God’s commandments as burdensome because they see them as restrictions to freedom, but in reality, they provide the boundaries we need to live in freedom. Let’s say we’re walking down a path and it says, “Cliff ahead, go no further.” Yes, it’s restrictive, but only … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Stopping Satan’s Sneak Attacks” In the Parable of the Tares, Jesus is talking kingdom of heaven stuff, and how Satan has sown his ringers, his people, within the people of God. And in the story God allows them to remain lest some of God’s people get uprooted in the process of weeding … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Who Really Left?” I find it both interesting and sad that people say God is unjust. Has God really forsaken His greatest of all creations? Doesn’t God have the strength or ability to achieve what needs to be done in our lives? Here is their complaint, “Why doesn’t God act?” And their … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “The Old Testament Gospel” Too often we relegate the Old Testament to stories and illustrations not realizing the message of the gospel is found within its pages. One such place is where no one would normally expect. Absalom murders his brother, Amnon, because he raped his sister Tamar. Afterwards he flees to … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Being Shrewd For God” We’re to use what we’ve been given for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom. This was the heart of the message given by Jesus in the parable of the unjust servant. Jesus said, “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “T” Looking at this subject of being a good steward, I found that a steward was the guardian of their master’s estate, which includes to a large degree managing their master’s finances. This is seen in the Greek word for “steward,” which is where we get our English word, “economics.” And because … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “If At First You Don’t Succeed” A short poem from the mid 1800’s has been quoted to help kids and adults succeed in life. The poem is called, “Try (try) again.” “Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again. If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.” But is it … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “How Low Will We Go” When David successfully brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, it says that he stripped down to his skivvies and danced before the Lord with all his might. When his wife, Michal, saw this, she despised him in her heart because of his unseemly behavior. But … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Fearless Faith” In this day where viruses that kill and governments that oppress, it seems like there is little if anything that we can do. Oh, we protest on social media, get outraged over the evil and unfairness of it all, but is this really helping, or are we shouting in the … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Time For A Heavenly Party” When it comes to having a celebration, that is, a party, Lorna Wing, the British counterpart to Martha Stewart said, “People are made to party.” Now, I’m not advocating this stance, but it’s true that everyone loves a good party, especially in America. Weren’t we the ones … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Sing A New Song” The pinnacle of praise and worship was reached during the time of King David. He contributed more than any other to raising music to its exalted position. A look through Psalms reveals this. David was not only a man of war, but he was also a man of … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Prayer Makes A Difference” There is a story about a tavern being built in a small town. The Christians from the church opposed it and began an all-night prayer meeting for God to intervene. That night lightning struck the tavern burning it to the ground. The owner of the tavern sued the … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Retirement: God Provided Assistance” As we get older, as grey starts popping out of our heads, when we become a little more tired and worn out, we wonder, “Is God finished with me? Is it time for someone else, someone younger to come and pick up the mantle of ministry?” The answer … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “The Hiding Place” It’s all about whether we’re hiding from or hiding in God. When humanity fell in the Garden of Eden, the human race has been trying to hide itself from the Lord ever since. After falling for Satan’s temptation, Adam and Eve knew of their plight before a holy and … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Go Hard, or Go Home” While Jesus was traveling in the area of the Jordan River, he was approached by a rich young ruler who asked, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” And Jesus responded, “Keep the commandments.” Being taken back at Jesus statement, … Read more

Today’s 333 Devotional: “Finishing What We Start” “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it–lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man … Read more