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Christian Devotional – January 20, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 36 VERSE: Genesis 36:6–Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the members of his household, as well as his livestock and all his other animals and all the goods he had acquired in Canaan, and moved to a land some distance from his brother Jacob. TRUTH: Esau had a very practical reason to move. He had a lot of stuff. He knew that he would not be able to support his livestock when they were so close to all the livestock that his brother had. So, he picked up and moved. Unfortunately, this meant that he moved farther away from his brother and the…
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Christian Devotional – September 6, 2014
Read Esther chapter 9 VERSE: Esther 9:3–And all the nobles of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the kings administrators helped the Jews, because fear of Mordecai had seized them. TRUTH: Mordecai was one man. Just one man who chose to stand up for God and obey Him even in the midst of trouble and difficulty. Because of his stand, God used him as a person of influence to shine a light over all those he was around. One person, under the authority of God, has tremendous power and influence. Are we placing ourselves under His leadership and authority and are we willing to take a stand for Him…
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Christian Devotional – April 4, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 20 VERSE: Deuteronomy 20:8–Then the officers shall add, “Is anyone afraid or fainthearted? Let him go home so that his fellow soldiers will not become disheartened too.” TRUTH: Our attitude affects those around us. If we are downcast and afraid, others around us will be able to tell and may start to feel the same way as well. Would we want others around us to mimic our attitude? Does our attitude reflect our faith and trust in God or not? RESPONSE: Father, give me an attitude that is a reflection of You so that I may be a part of Your work and also encourage others to…