Encouraging Your Neighbors

Dec 6, 2012 | Devotions

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Our scripture today comes from 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13. In this chapter, the Apostle Paul gives further evidence of his love for the Thessalonians, reminding them that he sent Timothy to spread the Gospel and to encourage them to be faithful...

Singing God’s Praises

Dec 5, 2012 | Devotions | 2 comments

Psalm 147:1-11 “Those who sing, pray twice.” When Mike mentioned St. Augustine’s quote in a sermon recently, it really struck a chord with me. Having joined River Road’s Chancel Choir in January, I feel very privileged to be surrounded each week by...

Furthering God’s Kingdom

Dec 4, 2012 | Devotions | 1 comment

Luke 20:9-18 If we take our eyes off our computer screens for a moment and look around us, we are absolutely surrounded. Surrounded with the latest 4G smartphones and the biggest flat screen TVs. Surrounded by charming homes filled with souvenirs and furnishings...

Comfort Ye

Dec 3, 2012 | Devotions

Isaiah 40:1-4 (King James Version) 1. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2.  Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she hath received of the Lord’s hand double for...

The Good Promise

Dec 2, 2012 | Devotions | 1 comment

Jeremiah 33:14-18 Advent should be the season of renewed preparation. It is a time that provides Christians an alternative to commercialism that ends the celebration of our Savior’s birth on the very day that celebration should begin. As our world prepares months in...

Advent 2012 Devotions Introduction

Dec 1, 2012 | Devotions | 2 comments

The Advent/Christmas season is the most wonderful time of the year. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as we approach Christmas day. But before we get to Christmas, our lives will be busy with shopping, cooking, buying presents, mailing cards, decorating and a...