Each follower of Christ has a unique story to tell about how they came into a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. For some it came through a traumatic experience, or through aching loneliness or sorrow, or through the pressures of the guilt of sins, or through the loving actions of others. However you have […]
There are many cameras on the market today that have an array of functions. Digital cameras are amazing inventions. You can take a picture that is “˜perfect’ and if not, you can make it “˜perfect’ with the functions provided. There are two factors that cannot be done without outside intervention. One – a person has […]
People who have an addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography, gambling, gossip, self-pity, and self-will – temptation to fulfill the addiction will be at every turn, all along the streets of life. Being tempted is a problem but NOT a sin. Giving into the temptation is sin. God has made a way out – He […]
When anyone receives Christ Jesus – there is the need of accepting God’s forgiveness. As one spiritually grows, the need for forgiveness becomes more evident. I cannot fully appreciate God’s abundant grace, His favor (which is not dependent on any of my merits), until I see what and who I am. I am the sinner […]
Guilt, true guilt, acknowledges sins (all people are in the clutches of sin). Sins are those things that, ultimately, are against God. Sins may be intentional and willful or without knowledge about what God says! Or a sin may even be something you and I fail to do in keeping with God’s word. When anyone […]
Genealogies are important reference points for one’s heritage, notable ancestors (or not so notable ancestors) and it also establishes legitimate succession to position and/or property. Your family tree will show how you came to be through many generations. You are important and so were your ancestors, no matter who they were. The lineage of David […]
The blessing that was given to Boaz, Ruth and Naomi was given down through the ages and will not only be for today but into eternity…we have been blessed through the Lord Jesus Christ Whose lineage included Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth, the grandson of Naomi.(NASB) Revelation 5:12 “… “˜Worthy is the Lamb […]
Blessings are expected by God’s children. And we are to recognize and praise God for His blessings in our lives. However, we need to acknowledge Jesus Christ ~ that He is to be blessed by those He has redeemed. “˜Listen’ to what the writer of Ruth says about blessings… (NIV) Ruth 4:16 “Then Naomi took […]
(NASB) Ruth 4:15 “May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.” ***Naomi had been blessed with a daughter-in-law who loved her. Then she was blessed with a […]
Hurricane Ike left devastation and destruction as it swept through many states. It affected more people than those that felt the fury of wind and water. The price of gas and the resulting increases in food and other items was passed on to all consumers. Each one reading this devotional was impacted in some way […]