Aug
22
SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 28-30; 1 John 3
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
OBSERVATION:
This is such a familiar verse for many going through difficult times. A part of us hold onto this [...]
Aug
19
Perfect Complexity
Filed Under Daily Devotions | Leave a Comment
SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 45-47; Psalm 105; John 21
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. ~Psalm 105:5
OBSERVATION:
When we’re faced with a seemingly impossible situation, we should think about the Lord and all that He has done. I mean REALLY think about it. Learn about the perfect complexity of the eye; [...]
Aug
17
The Wisdom of Our Youth
Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
I was sitting in my room this afternoon pondering over the awesomeness of our God. He completely WOWed me today. That’s a fantastic story, but not the purpose of this post. But I was sitting there, as my cat curled up in my lap, purring as he does best, and my eyes scanned across an [...]
Aug
14
Connected to Survive
Filed Under Daily Devotions | Leave a Comment
SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 16-17; Psalm 96; John 16
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries [...]
Aug
13
Not Picked Last in Kickball
Filed Under Daily Devotions | Leave a Comment
SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 13-15; John 15
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.
~ John 15:16
OBSERVATION:
This goes quite nicely with yesterday’s devo. Just let this sink in for a moment: we didn’t choose God…He chose us. In spite of our iniquities, in spite [...]