Why We Need Patience

by | Apr 25, 2024 | devotion

    Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming...

Changed From Within

by | Apr 25, 2024 | devotion, Uncategorized

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2 NKJV) Christians have something in common with popcorn. Heat turns the moisture within...

What Can We Learn From Fear?

by | Apr 21, 2024 | devotion

  But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. (Matthew 14:24 NKJV) You might be surprised to learn that in 2016, I clung to my husband like Linus holding his blanket on the Charlie Brown cartoons. I didn’t crave...

Finding Contentment in Our Storms

by | Apr 18, 2024 | devotion

  And there will be a tabernacle for shade in the daytime from the heat, For a place of refuge, and for a shelter from storm and rain. (Isaiah 4:6 NKJV)   If you ever vacation in Nags Head North Carolina, visit Jeanette’s Pier. It’s not your typical fishing...

Surviving Christmas with Depression

by | Apr 18, 2024 | devotion

  So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. (Luke 24:15-16 NKJV) Darkness engulfs our days. Like the sun slipping away earlier and earlier each...

When Things Get Worse Instead of Better

by | Apr 18, 2024 | devotion

  And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold...