By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:2, NIV). Friend to Friend The story is told of a young boy who carved a small sailboat from a block of wood. When the boat was finished, he couldn’t wait to try
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life (John 5:39-40). Friend to Friend Studying God’s Word has been one of
Daily Devotional – He must increase, but I must decrease. (John 3:30, ESV) Friend to Friend I once listened to a talk on the foundations of contemporary discipleship given by scholar and apologist Ravi Zacharias. Toward the end of his lecture, Ravi spoke of a conversation he had with a
By Arlene Pellicane— Today’s Truth “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced…” (1 Chronicles 16:11-12, NIV). Friend to Friend As I walked through the airport, I was surprised to see my gate decorated with
By Shauna Letellier— Today’s Truth “Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children because Elizabeth was not able to conceive; and they were both very old.” Luke 1:6-7 Friend to Friend Elizabeth shuffled around her
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love (Acts 20:24, LB). Friend to Friend God uses our work as one
By Kelly Balarie— Today’s Truth For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness (Galatians 5:5). Friend to Friend My house has green water. Yes, it’s true. We packed up our entire little family and moved what I’m sure is 1000 miles away, only to
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my
By Tayler Beede— Today’s Truth But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! (Luke 12:28). Friend to Friend There I sat, terrified and confused, in
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth I will extol You, my God, O King, and I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV). Friend to Friend Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so I’ve been thinking about gratitude a lot lately. What is it? When should we show it? What does God say about it? Paul wrote the
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Are you [actually] unaware or ignorant [of the fact] that God’s kindness leads you to repentance [that is, to change your inner self, your old way of thinking—seek His purpose for your life]? (Romans 2:4b, AMP) Friend to Friend I was speaking in Georgia that
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together (Psalm 34:3 NASB). Friend to Friend As we’re headed into Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. Gratitude and thanksgiving are so important for your soul. It is not just what
By Melissa Spoelstra— Today’s Truth So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up (Galatians 6:9, NLT). Friend to Friend Some days I wonder if it will ever get easier. When we
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28, NIV). Friend to Friend Physical therapists scare me. They are so friendly and so kind … until they get hold of whatever body part needs therapy. That’s when
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full,” (John 10:10 NIV). Friend to Friend When I was in my early twenties, I didn’t have great expectations for what my marriage would be like, if I ever walked the aisle
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT). Friend to Friend “You need surgery, Mary,” the doctor said. Surely I had
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you
By Lisa Morrone, PT— Today’s Truth Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you (Psalm 42:5-6a, NIV). Friend to Friend Last week, while selecting
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back” (Isaiah 50:4-5 NIV). Friend to Friend One of my favorite devotion books
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