Category Archives: Devotional

John 12:4-8 But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor. Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some forContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HOLY WEEK: WEDNESDAY”

Matthew 24:3-8 Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HOLY WEEK: TUESDAY”

Mark 11:12-25 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Then he said to the tree, “May noContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HOLY WEEK: MONDAY”

John 1:12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! I venture to say that we all know whoContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: WHO AM I?”

Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Ruth 2:12 May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have comeContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: I’M NOT LUCKY”

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! Joshua 1:8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. MeditateContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: REMINISCING”

Luke 1:38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. (ESV) I heard a catchy saying on the radio, “Pray and believe, and you will receive. Pray in doubt, and you will do without.” That little phrase caught myContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BELIEVE AND RECEIVE”

John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now andContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: HE NEVER LEAVES”

Matthew 6:26-27 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Yesterday was a manic Monday. It didn’t start off that way. IContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DON’T WORRY. BE HAPPY!”

John 2:1-5 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.”  “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My timeContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: OTHER-CENTERED”