Devotionals

Jealousy, envy and an unwilliness to take responsiblity for our own actions. — 1 Kings 3:21–22, 24–27 I see this at play all around me today. Everyone plays the victim and takes from others, instead of owning their wrong and the consequences that follow. We see this...

Several great verses I had memorized as a child. — Psalm 119:9, 11, 18 Reading Psalm 119 this morning and was struck by the 150 verses centered around God's word. Psalm 119:9 (NIV84): 9 How can a young man keep his way pure?  By living according to your word....

Has someone wronged you? — Psalm 37:1, 3–5, 7–8, 27, 34, 39–40 What should you do when someone is acting wrongly? In reading Psalm 37 this morning, I am struck by how God will take care of those who trust in Him, and He will deal with those who are doing wrong. There...

When Given A Second Chance, We Should Act in Repentance (Change of Mind and Heart) — 2 Kings 2:17-18, 22, 24-25 Adonijah's life was spared from trying to take the throne from his brother Solomon. But he didn't repent (change his mind). Rather, he thought he would try...

Power! Some people plot to take it. — 1 Kings 1:5, 7, 49–50, 52 They scheme and coerce others to gain it.  We see this with Adonijah when King David was old and ready to pass. 1 Kings 1:5, 7 (NIV84): 5 Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward...

Let's invest in our children to love and follow Jesus. — Psalm 127:3–5 I am beyond blessed and very humbled by my kid's faith.  I remember fighting with God, for months as a teenager, when I realized I would get married and bring children into the world. ...