By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19, NIV). Friend to Friend How much is enough? How much money do we have to make to be contented or to feel financially secure? How much “stuff”
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. (Ephesians 6:10, NIV) Friend to Friend In his letter to the believers in Ephesus, the apostle Paul talked straight about the spiritual battle of faith. He exhorted them to: Be strong in the
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rules, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12) Friend to Friend There are certain television jingles that
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Jesus replied, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind’ (Matthew 22:37, NIV). Friend to Friend From the moment of birth, we are taught that successful people never give up. Yet, I have discovered the paradoxical secret
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, NIV) Friend to Friend The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church at Galatia during his second missionary journey. He was frustrated that many believers
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth 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. We demolish arguments and every pretension that
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth The LORD does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face (Psalm 11:7, NCV). Friend to Friend Worship is a word we often use but something we rarely experience. Oh, we say we are going to a worship service
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth The wisdom from above is first of all pure. (James 3:17a, NLT) Friend to Friend All throughout the Bible, we see that wisdom is the real deal when it comes to spiritual must-haves. I like to think of it as the little black dress of
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong (1 Corinthians 16:13, NIV). Friend to Friend I thought I was so Godly … until we decided to move. If you want to measure your faith, just decide to pack up everything
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all” (Isaiah 7:9b NIV). Friend to Friend Being from North Carolina, I love the old black-and-white Andy Griffith television programs. In one episode, the neighborhood bully is picking on Opie. This
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 Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth We can rejoice when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us – they help us develop endurance (Romans 5:3, NLT). Friend to Friend My daughter and I are exactly alike, which means that we can really push
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 yoga pants and a ponytail) but on the inside I often wander back to that
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34 NIV). Friend to Friend My husband, Steve, and I sat anxiously in our seats. I wondered if I was going to be able
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth 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
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22 ESV) Friend to Friend God always needs to be our go-to guy when it comes to counsel. Our first call. But the Bible also gives us the directive to connect with other Christ
By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 ESV) Friend to Friend “Dear Sharon,”
By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Therefore, it was necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God (Hebrews 2:17, NLT). Friend to Friend God sent His son Jesus Christ, the greatest communicator
By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith… (Philippians 1:25, NIV) Friend to Friend When I was growing up ours was on the doorframe between the kitchen and the hall with
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