Share Abundantly

Dec 16, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: John 10:10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV) As I write this, my father is in the hospital and seriously ill. Like the thief that comes in the night, it...

Do Something New

Dec 15, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!  (NRSV) As I ponder this passage, the following words come to mind: forgiveness, beginnings, endings,...

Joy

Dec 14, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets, 21 but test...

Contact an Old Friend

Dec 13, 2014 | Devotions

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (NIV) “Make new friends, but the keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold” is a line from a Girl Scout song that I learned as a child.  It is so...

Sing Out Loud!

Dec 12, 2014 | Devotions | 1 comment

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;     break forth into joyous song and sing praises. This psalm tells us to sing a new song of praise to our God, for God has done marvelous things. Many psalms tell of sadness,...