Devotions

"They have proved to be a comfort to me" (Col. 4:11 NKJ). In Colossians 4:10-11 Paul names three dear Christian friends who were a comfort to him: Aristarchus, Mark and Justus. The Greek word translated comfort in this passage is paregoria (par-ay-gor-ee'-ah). It...

"For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:16). One reason why Mid-Life Crisis (MLC) is such an emotional time is that your mind is under assault. Your human will is being tested and your thoughts...

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17). The crises of life come to all of us. If you do not know how to act on God's Word when a crisis comes, you will be at a disadvantage. No matter what the problem is, God's Word has something to say...

"And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's...

When our ways do not correspond to God’s ways we will not experience His power. He is reaching out to guide our ways and to bring stability into our lives. There is a depth of spiritual power that God desires for us. But we are the only one who can determine how...

"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." (Mark 11:22) The reference in the margin of my Bible next to this verse says, "Have the faith of God." It would be one thing to be told to have faith in God. It is entirely different when we are told to have...

We need to develop a relationship with God. We must have prayer and study and conversation with Him so we can say the things He says. Anytime you have a poor confession, anytime you say something that is contrary to the Word of God, you are calling God a liar....

Brethren, pray for us. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 I’ve seen it proven time and again how desperately the ministers of God need the prayers of the Church to be successful. One specific example that always comes to my mind involves a group of missionaries who moved to...

Proverbs 28:23 (NLT) In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery. Often people ask our opinion about various things. Are you honest on your answer, or are you afraid of hurting their feelings and hide your true opinion? We need to be honest when...

That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage (Heb. 2:14-15). If you were the navigator of a ship, you'd be at a great disadvantage if...