Category Archives: Devotionals

Dear Friends, At the funeral of Mary Jordan’s mother in law earlier this week, I mentioned the fact that she invested in this church and in the lives of others.  This is the kind of investment that always yields 10-fold … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Knowing God’s will for our lives is, for me, the most difficult thing to do on a daily basis.  For one thing, I have a strong will!  Sometimes I get my will and God’s will mixed up.  How … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, Today is a cold, wet, rainy day.  Some folks like days like this, especially if you can curl up inside your warm house by a nice cozy fire!  Alas, that is not the case for many of us. … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Praise.  Gratitude.  Adoration.  These are acts and attitudes that are given to a loving, all-powerful God.  God, who has given us everything, wants nothing in return.  However, He knows that when we freely give love, praise, adoration and … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, As we embark on this new year, we are given opportunities to start afresh and to begin anew.  It’s like a beautiful “restart” button on our lives.  There’s a saying that goes “if you like the results you’re … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, It’s so easy to forget that it is Christ who walks with us and sustains us each and every day. We tend to get caught up in what we see and hear all around us, but what really … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, It’s been a while since I’ve posted a devotional and comments.  This is the first for 2014 and it is timely indeed!  After a rather busy Christmas season (but so enjoyable), I did make room for Christ this … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Ministry, if done with your whole heart and soul, is, by its very nature, RISKY!   Ministry involves a great deal of self-sacrifice.  Giving up one’s personal desires to fulfill someone else’s is a part of ministry.  Giving … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Sometimes, I have trouble concentrating while I’m praying.  Does this ever happen to you?  As many of you know, I do my morning prayers while doing laps in the Y pool on Cooper street.  It’s usually pretty quiet … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, The first words Jesus said to His disciples after he was resurrected was “Peace be with you”.  As the disciples hid in fear for their lives, Jesus knew exactly what they needed–Peace!  As we, His disciples, go about … Continue reading →