By Gwen Smith — Today’s Truth But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33, NIV) Friend to Friend When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to twirl in the grass.
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth For he [Abraham] was looking forward to the city with firm foundations, whose architect and builder is God (Hebrews 11:10, New English). Friend to Friend Our son was born to be a builder. From the time he could hold a plastic red hammer in his
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. (Isaiah 50:4) Friend to Friend I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t know your purpose, you will be distracted by the voices.” The same principle applies to the
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12, NIV). Friend to Friend The emotional demands on women are immense. One of the ways God replenishes us emotionally is through friendships. Many women are
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down: (Proverbs 26:20 NIV). Friend to Friend In my last devotion I talked about gossip. Something tells me I need to talk about it again. As a review, Webster defines gossip as ”easy, fluent,
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth You are to distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean… (Leviticus 10:10, ESV) Friend to Friend When I think about the books in the Bible that encourage and inspire me, the Old Testament book of Leviticus would rank near
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down,” (Proverbs 26:20 NIV). Friend to Friend A monster was sneaking into my yard in the dark of night and devouring my prize plants. I never saw his beady eyes or heard his pounding
By Michele Cushatt— Today’s Truth “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,” the Bible says.” (Psalm 34:18). Friend to Friend The second the bus stopped at the corner, my little girl climbed off and ran as fast as she could toward where
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her,” (John 8:7 NIV). Friend to Friend “What are we going to do with this Jesus,” the chief priest asked the group. “He is going about healing
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Luke 12:7) Friend to Friend In part one of this devotion, we looked at the doubts and insecurities that cause us to question our significance and value. We also examined the Biblical truth that validates
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth Who is man that you are mindful of him? (Psalm 8:3-4 ESV) Friend to Friend I may look confident and put together on the outside (when I’m not in my exercise pants and a ponytail) but on the inside I often wander back to that
By Kelly Balarie— Today’s Truth Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD (Psalm 27:14, NIV). Friend to Friend Recently, I met with a friend. This friend’s been praying forever for things to change. To say she’s waiting is an understatement. She’s been enduring
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). Friend to Friend A father was trying to take his Sunday afternoon nap but having little success because his young son kept waking
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who I am, you would ask me, and I would give you living water” (John 4:10 New Living Translation). Friend to Friend What happens when someone says to you, “If you only knew?” I
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since He had the same temptations we do, though He never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive His mercy and to
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart” (Psalm 138:1 NIV). Friend to Friend Mary of Bethany shares three scenes in the Bible with her sister Martha. In her final appearance, we find her once again at a dinner party for Jesus. As
By Lisa Morrone, PT— Today’s Truth Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers (Galatians 6:9-10,
By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth Therefore encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NIV). Friend to Friend Like all relationships, the marriage relationship has a certain dynamic. If one person changes, then the whole relationship will change. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely hate
By Sharon Jaynes— Today’s Truth “Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny (Mark 12:41-42 NIV). Friend to Friend Beatrice woke as the morning sun peeked through the closed shutters of
By Gwen Smith— Today’s Truth “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20, NIV) Friend to Friend God is faithful. He can use all circumstances for His glory. Let’s take a brief look
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