The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. (Proverbs 20:7 NIV) Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward… Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! (Psalm 127:3-5 ESV) [The following was posted on Crosswalk.com and isContinue Reading
With joy you will draw waterfrom the wells of salvation.In that day you will say:‘Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;make known among the nations what he has done. (Isaiah 12:3-4 NIV) As I prepare for devotions at the arts camp I lead, I’ve been studying the theme ofContinue Reading
“Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants…. (Nehemiah 1:5-6 NIV) Yesterday,Continue Reading
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you…” (Colossians 1:9 NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:1 NIV) God, Thank you for teaching us to pray, forContinue Reading
“Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” – Jesus (John 4:14 NIV) Imagine living in an ancient land where rainfall was scarce—only about 20 to 25 inches perContinue Reading
In the beginning Before time itself was measured, the Voice was speaking. The Voice was and is God.This celestial Word remained ever present with the Creator;His speech shaped the entire cosmos.Immersed in the practice of creating, all things that exist were birthed in Him.His breath filled all things with a living, breathing light—A lightContinue Reading
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and wasContinue Reading
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…(Psalm 68:5-6 NIV) Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of theContinue Reading
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. (Matthew 6:22-23 NIV) Imagine yourself as a fish tank. I know—it sounds a little odd.Continue Reading
Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them. (Isaiah 43:7 NLT) Imagine a clear glass bowl or vase. It could be any size—simple or ornate—but it’s free of scratches, chips, or blemishes. Someone designed and shaped itContinue Reading