Category Archives: Devotionals

God’s strong hands Bible: Genesis 32:22-30 Reading So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak (V.24). In Genesis, it seems that almost every person has big family issues. Jealousy, anger, fighting and lying all leave a trail of broken relationships. Even Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob—held up as heroes ofContinueContinue reading “God’s strong hands”

Our Torch Bible:Psalm 119:105-112 Reading Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path (V.105). I meet with a friend most days to take an early morning walk. We spend that time together talking about God, what we’ve read in the Bible and encouraging each other. During summer, we walk toContinueContinue reading “Our Torch”

Instead of Revenge Bible: Romans 12:17-21 Reading If your enemy is hungry, feed him (V.20). After Jim Elliot and four other Christians were killed by Huaorani Indians in 1956, no one expected what happened next. Jim’s wife, Elisabeth, their young daughter and one of the other Christians’ sisters chose to live among the very peopleContinueContinue reading “Instead of Revenge”

Seen by God Bible: Genesis 16:7-14 Reading She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,”for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me” (V.13). My first pair of glasses opened my eyes to a bright and bold world. I’m short-sighted, meaning IContinueContinue reading “Seen by God”