Day 359: Merry Christmas

Today we celebrate then birth of Jesus Christ. Why? Without the broth there would be no cross. I do not say this to say Jesus can be, or should be summed up into His birth and death, but because without His being born, there would simply be no way to the Father. We celebrate the […]

Day 344: The Gift-Giver

A question that is frequently asked this time of year is, “What do you want for Christmas?” You give your list, the person who asked goes to a store and buys items on your list, and present it to you on Christmas. God operates differently. Instead of asking what it is we want, He prioritizes […]

Day 337: Thanksgiving— Hope

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. “The backslider in heart judges God on what He “allowed” or did not do. But those who trust Him remember what’s He’s done and […]

Day 323: Thanksgiving—Loss

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. God’s greatest pleasure came at the expense of His greatest loss. Loss is not an easy concept to contend with. Loss is one of […]

Day 316: Thanksgiving—Trust

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. Be cautious of what you fear; what you fear you will worship, and what you worship reveals what you trust. Last week we celebrated […]

Day 309: Thanksgiving—A God Who Understands

This series will take us through the month of November and is intended to be a devotional that encourages us to be grateful, even in times when being grateful is difficult. We have a lot to be thankful for. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by people who just didn’t understand where you were coming […]

Day 295: A Man Named Jesus

I was once asked by a student, “Have you ever heard of a nam named Jesus?” Kid, if only you knew. What comes to mind when you hear the name Jesus? What emotions flood your heart? Do you remember the first time you heard this name? Or better yet, do you remember the first time […]

Day 288: Restless

This school year has been the worst since I became an educator. For those who do not know, I teach 2nd grade math. The kids are great, it’s not them. It’s everything else that supposedly goes into being a teacher. Since I went back to work I don’t sleep through the night; I wake up […]

Day 281: Purpose

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”‭‭ Proverbs‬ […]

Day 274: Anchored

What anchors your faith in God? What keeps you trusting in Him when life does not go how you thought? Sailors use anchors to stabilize their vassels when they dock so they do not drift away. Anchors ensure that despite the bobbing of the water, in the face of the wind, and even when a […]