Sonshine for your soul
Posted in testimony on Dec 9th, 2011
I believe that most Christians would like to be more effective for the Lord.
I also believe that most Christians struggle with becoming more effective, primarily because we tend to segregate our faith moments (such as going to church or having a time of personal prayer) from the rest of our daily living.
We can do better [...]
Posted in personal holiness on Dec 7th, 2011
I need to become more like Demetrius, not Diotrephes.
One builds up others and the Kingdom of God. The other only tears down others and, ultimately, himself.
We’re called to serve others and that means putting them ahead of ourselves.
Clearly, that’s what Demetrius did toward other Christians in the 1st Century church.
The Apostle John referred to [...]
Posted in Jesus Christ on Nov 30th, 2011
I’ve missed you.
During the past week of activity on and near the Oregon coastline, I didn’t have opportunity to prepare the weekday Morning Devotions and the absence of expression left a distinct void within me.
I’m glad to be back in the saddle.
Because our return flight bordered on red-eye status — we hit the bed at [...]
Posted in salvation on Nov 4th, 2011
Never forget that the desire of God’s heart is to have a forever relationship with you.
That’s why He sent Jesus to earth.
That’s why He asked Jesus to die on the cross for your sins and mine.
And that’s why He placed in scripture the words found in Hebrews 6:19-20.
“We have this [...]
Posted in God's grace on Oct 26th, 2011
Those following the One-Year Bible’s journey through the Bible have been reading in Jeremiah about God’s earthly judgment against nations that made a habit of attacking the Hebrew people.
It’s ominous reading that affirms God’s authority and His jealous retribution against those assaulting His Promised Land nation.
Chapters 49-50 are included in today’s reading and it’s tough [...]
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Martin Drummond