Perspective can be defined as “the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” As Christians, we don’t have to look at our symbolic chains or circumstances. Paul was a great example about perspective. Shackled and in chains, Paul doesn’t wallow in sorrow for his circumstances. He sees what is happeningContinue reading “THROWBACK THURSDAY: Perspective (2016)”
Category Archives: Devotions
Epiphany: The Perfect Light
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 These three kings followed the star that shined with royal brightness, guiding them to the Perfect Light: Baby Jesus. They were guidedContinue reading “Epiphany: The Perfect Light”
A Lesson in Friendship from the Book of Job
One of my goals for this year is to grow in my relationships. This morning as I studied my next section of the Book of Job, I read this: 11 Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that had come upon him, they came each from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite,Continue reading “A Lesson in Friendship from the Book of Job”
TAKE COMFORT
When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we are not guaranteed a life without heartache, pain, or suffering. In fact, the Bible states that in this world we will have trouble. We may suffer. We may be persecuted. We will have trials. Jesus was born into persecution. He suffered and lived through trials and temptations.Continue reading “TAKE COMFORT”
The Gift of Knowing You: Friendship
The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 1:3:Whenever you cross my mind, I thank my God for you and for the gift of knowing you. (The Voice) My sophomore year of high school we moved to Virginia. I knew that in order to make friends and enjoy my high school days, I needed to overcome myContinue reading “The Gift of Knowing You: Friendship”
A Real Life Lesson in Prayer on this Thanksgiving Day
On this Thanksgiving Day, my husband and daughter experienced first hand the beauty and power of prayer.
A Lesson in Perseverance
Is it wisdom that allows you to realize you are in the middle of learning and growing in a certain area? If so, God has granted me this gift. And, yes, I would call learning about perseverance being a gift. Although I didn’t realize this right away, it certainly became clear as I sat inContinue reading “A Lesson in Perseverance”
A New Walk
Throwback Thursday: BEYOND THE CLOUDS (June 2021)
Driving down the highway yesterday, a sudden surge of brake lights caught my attention. It wasn’t an accident or traffic which caused the sea of bright red to appear. It was hard rain, which seemed to come out of nowhere, catching all of us by surprise. The sky had a few clouds scattered throughout it,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: BEYOND THE CLOUDS (June 2021)”
Provision
There is no better time of year for looking backwards than this very moment. Looking into the rearview mirror, I can see one thing above all others: Provision. God in his loving kindness doesn’t stop at providing. He continues on – gracefully sustaining. I continue on trusting and believing with every seeking moment, every questionContinue reading “Provision”
Raelyn Pracht 