Category Archives: Devotionals

Praising God’s Goodness Bible: Psalm 136:1-15 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures for ever (V.1). Someone in our Bible study group said, “Let’s write our own psalms!” At first, a few of us groaned. This didn’t sound like much fun at all. But after a few minutes of havingContinueContinue reading “Praising God’s Goodness”

Treasure in Heaven Bible: Matthew 6:19-21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (V.21). That’s the most important thing you own? Is it something expensive like your smartphone? Or is it something more personal like things that used to belong to your parents? We all have stuff that we’d hate toContinueContinue reading “Treasure in Heaven”

Taking the Time Bible: Luke 19:1-10 Come down immediately. I must stay at your house today (V.5). Rima, a Syrian woman who had recently moved to my country, tried to explain with hand motions and limited English why she was upset. Tears ran down her face as she held up a plate of fatayer (meat,ContinueContinue reading “Taking the Time”

How to Keep Going Bible: Psalm 3 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me (V.5). Reading During my daily struggle with chronic pain, even the smallest setback or problem can feel like too much to cope with. During the worst days, when I feel tired, fed up and likeContinueContinue reading “How to Keep Going”