Understand the Heart of Thanksgiving!
I’ve been reading about thanksgiving, and have recently come across some challenging examples of this from other cultures, that I want to share.
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Caution — Under Construction!
Isn’t it remarkable that every stone was beautifully constructed at a place far away from the Temple sight — and then put together perfectly on location? And these weren’t small stones either — these were great BIG stones, made far away and then and placed in perfect precision. (1 Kings 5:17)
...continue reading this devotion.Shaping and reshaping politics!
For a season I worked in Washington D.C. for one of the largest Christian political organizations in America. Sometimes I saw how politics could get ugly and, more often than not, how it changed people — not for the better…but often for the worse! As the elections are heating up in the United States, there have recently been some outrageous attacks. And sadly, I feel pretty sure these attacks will only intensify in the days ahead. Nevertheless, I’m encouraged! Why? Because, often, the enemy’s destructive intentions and attacks become God’s means for testimony and victorious proclamation!
...continue reading this devotion.Get back to basics!
Race car driving champion Bill Vukovich won the infamous Indianapolis 500 race two times, a record of success few others have achieved. When asked about the secret of his success in the race, Vukovich simply replied, “There’s no secret. You just press the accelerator to the floor and steer left.”
...continue reading this devotion.Simply Abide in Him!
Living in Israel all these years, I often encounter amazing stories of God’s deliverance and grow increasingly fond of listening to the fascinating ways He shows His power. During our tour in England recently, we met a man whose family experienced a great miracle during WW1. He tells this incredible story…
...continue reading this devotion.Put your feet up!
Last night, in our hotel room in England, was this really nice lounge chair … and it reminded me of this passage in Isaiah.
...continue reading this devotion.Uh Oh, What Happened?
When Apple released their newest version of their iPhone this month, it reminded me of when we got our very first iPod. Our daughter, Elianna was only two years old at the time, but she loved listening to the worship music on the iPod.
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