6 “He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, 7 saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again” (Luke 24:6-7, NASB). In Christianity, the cornerstone of the Christian faith...
Category: Heart to Heart Devotional
He Has Given Us New Birth Into a Living Hope
“Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.” 1 Peter 1:3-4 As we enter into this Easter season,...
The Unseen Warfare
Ephesians 6:12 Have you been watching the news on the Ukraine-Russia War? The devastation and destruction of property, the humanitarian crisis, and the loss of lives are horrific. A nation is fighting for its survival, wanting to be free, while another nation is fighting for its survival, fearful of losing more of its former glory....
Views of the World
31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31, 32, NASB). What is your worldview? Every cognizant person possesses a view of the world. Dr....
The Minority
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” Rom. 12:15 Thanksgiving through the New Year is a wonderful time for the majority of families. It’s a time of family gathering and enjoying a wonderful meal together at the family dining table. It’s is a time of rejoicing for most of us, sitting around...
If Only
If Only 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. – 1 Timothy 6:6-8 ESV “If only” are 2 dangerous words. Here’s how “If only” might express itself: “If only I...
The Surprising Grace of Disappointment
Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ in LSFC and beyond, From time to time, I come across devotionals by great Christian Pastors and writers. One of those is Dr. David Jeremiah. This piece came on his “Today’s Turning Point”, November 10, 2021. It has many encouraging phrases that I would like to share with you....
Thanksgiving: It’s a Daily Expression
What is your favorite holiday? Some might indicate Christmas. Other followers of Christ might say Easter. In America, one of the least commercialized holidays is Thanksgiving. Even though unbelievers gather and feast on this holiday, Christians can use the entire month in special reflection and appreciation for God’s abundant blessings toward us. For believers in...
My GPS and Light
You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness” (I Thess. 5:5). Daylight saving time is almost over. The sun sets earlier and earlier. When I left my home around 7:05 pm for Friday Fellowship, it was almost dark. When I arrived,...