Monthly Archives: February 2018

Question: What did God want when He gave us the gift of Jesus? My answer is probably different than you think.  Today’s verse is unlike any other and is at the end of the devotional. Two months ago we celebrated … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Judy’s funeral and we spent the day in Michigan with her family and friends.  She was loved and treasured by so many.  I’m sharing this summary of her life (obituary) so you too can see what a special person … Continue reading →

1 Peter 1:7  These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Have you ever … Continue reading →

Joshua 24:15a  But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, In 1996 my two oldest sons and I went on a mission trip to Romania with a small group … Continue reading →

1 John 4:9, 10  9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 9:8  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. I’m reminded of a special kindness … Continue reading →

Psalm 116:15  Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. What a delight my sister was!  Last night after 10 PM we received word that she had gone on to be with Jesus, her Lord. … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, This morning I woke up thinking about the pain of couples who quit loving one another.  I was reminded of a dream … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 12:9a  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Have you ever had the experience of trying to put something together only to discover a key part … Continue reading →

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I thought of a most interesting picture to illustrate faith in our walk with Jesus.  Do you enjoy eating?  Do … Continue reading →