Daily Devotional: “This God, our God forever and ever— he will always lead us.” (Psalm 48:14, CSB) Friend to Friend I couldn’t help but notice the flying shoes. Strewn across power lines all over El Salvador was pair after pair of dirty, old tennis shoes that had been tied together
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others (1 Peter 4:10, NIV). Friend to Friend Hamburgers are a regular item on the Southerland summer menu … for several reasons. Hamburgers are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and scrumptious. Hamburgers can be cooked outside. We live in Kansas where the
In colorful garments she is led to the king. (Psalm 45:14, CSB) Friend to Friend Rarely do I see more beauty on the face of a woman than on the day of her wedding. She’s the belle of the ball and she knows it. Her eyes twinkle as she walks
Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble (Matthew 6:34, ESV). Friend to Friend A quick look at my upcoming calendar nearly launched me in an enthusiastic episode of hyperventilation. Paper bag? Anyone have a paper
How priceless is Your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 36:7, NIV). Friend to Friend In the early days of the automobile, a man’s Model – T Ford stalled in the middle of the road. No matter what he tried, he couldn’t
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power…For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.” (Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV) Friend to Friend
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). Friend to Friend I am such a mess. I hate how I
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19) Friend to Friend I’ve got lots of opinions, not gonna lie. You do too, right? I’ll go even one step further by assuming that your opinions and my opinions are not perfectly
I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, and to know the Messiah’s love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (NIV) Friend to Friend Allan was a tough man. Raised by a
Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! (Psalm 61:4, ESV) Friend to Friend Psalm 61 is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are or what we’re going through, we can cry out to God for help. David was in a
Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, ‘Come along now and sit down to eat?’ Won’t he rather say, ‘Prepare my supper…’ So you also, when you have done everything you
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow
Know that the Lord is God. He made us, and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep he tends (Psalm 100:3, NCV). Friend to Friend Shepherding was one of the oldest callings in Israel, even before farming. Shepherds traveled from place to place, living in tents while
Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So, he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on (Luke 15:25-26, NIV). Friend to Friend My youngest daughter Lucy eats slowly. One night at dinner as
I can do all this through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13 NIV). Friend to Friend It was my first large speaking engagement back in the ‘90s. Why I said yes was beyond me. I had never stood up in front of more than a handful of women at
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5, NIV). Friend to Friend Cantaloupe may very well be my favorite food. When it is in season, I stock up and always have some on hand. On
A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down (Proverbs 14:1, NIV) Friend to Friend In the past, whenever I’ve read the above verse, I’ve always thought of it in the context of the maternal head of a family, or of a
The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust in Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy” (Psalm 28:7). Friend to Friend I love the story of a tourist visiting the Grand Canyon. As he gazed in wonder at
He drew me out of deep waters … he rescued me because he delighted in me. (Psalm 18:16-19) Friend to Friend Debbie was a pastor’s wife who felt worthless for years. She was verbally abused and emotionally abandoned in her marriage from the very beginning. She had been a virgin
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