People like to make plans for their future, for their careers, for their vacations, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes those plans go along smoothly without a wrinkle or a “˜hiccup’, other times those plans are turned upside down. Some people clutch their plans to themselves and defy anyone to change them; others have the […]
True witnesses are an integral part of any relationship and ministry. You can be a witness to this devotional, if it is meaningful and helpful to you in knowing Jesus Christ. Sharing this website with family and friends would be one way to witness to God’s words. It is not the website itself that is […]
Witnesses in a court trial give invaluable information to what they have seen in specific instances. Their testimony is valid to what they have previously seen. When buying a house, when a peace treaty is signed by nations, there are witnesses to the signatures on the contract or the treaty. Being a witness is a […]
When a contract is executed, we can say “˜signed, sealed and delivered’. What joy and a sense of accomplishment is felt by all who are involved. And I believe that God also has JOY when anyone comes to Him through the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. When you or I, or anyone, asks Jesus […]
(NASB) Ruth 4:7 “Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning the redemption and the exchange of land to confirm any matter: a man removed his sandal and gave it to another; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel.” ***In the days that judges were the rulers in Israel, the […]
Many men and women attend church on a weekly basis and put their “˜best foot forward’ on Sundays. That attitude may continue all through that day set aside to worship God. A question comes to mind…does that same attitude go with them into Monday, Tuesday, etc.? Are kindness and generosity a way of life when […]
Where do you find a reliable doctor or lawyer? Do you first look in the yellow pages? Or do you ask friends who they have trusted with their lives? Where do you go for trustworthy advice for financial decisions? These professionals and the services they give are building their reputations for being trustworthy, upright in […]
One person I know makes a list of things “˜to-do’ for the day. Before he retired he was known as a person who was diligent and a “˜go-to’ guy who would accomplish what needed to be done. His method of operation was…doing the most disagreeable thing first and by the end of the day he […]
Promises are not always kept. If you can’t fulfill a promise, don’t make it! To keep a promise is to act on that promise and make a commitment to follow through with your words. Your own words will prove your integrity or your willingness to compromise for your own ends to be achieved. Broken promises […]
Late nights and very early morning hours are times that are dangerous to be out and about. Where you and I choose to be at midnight, one, two or even three A.M. will determine the greatest measure of safety or danger. The darkness of night is a cover for doing those things that are illegal […]