Category Archives: Devotionals

Dear Friends, So, when you’re weak, rejoice?!  That seems counter to our culture, where strength, self-sufficiency and independence are desired above all else.  In our culture, we worship athletes, the rich and the famous.  But the Bible says “in your … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, It’s always nice to come home.  Some of you may know that I recently made a trip to South Carolina, the state I grew up in, to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday.  The pace is a bit slower … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I want to thank each and every one of your for your faithfulness and dedication to our Easter services this past week.  Thousands were moved as you played and sang in worship at 8:15 and 11.  Many have written emails … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I love surprises!  I love surprising people that I love.  There are many surprises in the world–some “good” and some “bad”, but through it all, God is with us and He’s in control.  I’m thinking that our God … Continue reading →

Dearly Beloved, There’s nothing “routine” about Holy Week.  It is anything BUT routine!  As Jesus began his Holy Week, the week of Passover, he participated and worshiped just like any Holy Week, but He knew that it was going to … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I love it when we get glimpses of heaven on earth.  It thrills my soul and sends chills up my spine.  I’m so glad we’ll be changed because I don’t think I could take such bliss for all … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Problems come and problems go, but Christ remains!  We all have them–problems.  And, many times, problems need to be dealt with directly in order to fix them, but while focusing on problems, it’s important to not be consumed … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, These are beautiful words and reassuring that Christ will never leave us or forsake us.  It also reminds me of Pastor Mike’s joke he’s told on a few occasions.  You remember it don’t you?  Old farmer in his … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Today’s devotional reminds me of that great song “Change My Heart, O God”.  It has the refrain “you are the potter, I am the clay, mold me and make me, this is what I pray”.  Beautiful words from … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, I love the first two short sentences of today’s devotional.  It really says it all.  It is Christ who sustains, maintains and gives us peace, joy and unconditional love.  Like you, I want the entire world to have … Continue reading →