Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
LABELS
Originally posted on 1/5/15 No one likes being put into categories. I don’t want to be known as a bigot. Most folks don’t want to be known as selfish, narrow minded or unyielding. We cringe at being associated with … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – POWER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A water wheel converts the energy of free-flowing or falling water into useful forms of energy. God’s love pours out on us giving us power beyond imagination.
KEEP ON TRUCKING
A story begins – we’re introduced to the characters – see their goals and failed attempts at reaching them – get involved in what happens next. With the turn of each page, we see the mistakes they make, root for them to … Continue reading
NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE
As we wind down another year, our natural tendency is to look back at the mistakes we made – the goals we missed – the lost opportunities – the habits we didn’t break. We look forward to a clean slate and … Continue reading
WHO IS THIS CHILD?
God created life before it existed. He carved the mountains into majestic peaks – He filled the seas with living things – He looked at the heavens and placed the stars and planet. Each tree was planted perfectly by Him … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher, “WINTER”© A fresh coating of snow is a great reminder of how God washes the darkness of sin from our hearts. His blood makes us whiter than snow.
RANDOM THOUGHT
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The Tree of Life was God’s gift to Adam and Eve guaranteeing eternal life. They were told not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but they disobeyed God and … Continue reading
NOT AN ORDINARY BABY
Hands and feet swollen, tired and sore from the treacherous journey. Belly full and heavy with child. A journey that wasn’t required of her, yet it was. Had she not travelled the rugged road to Bethlehem with Joseph, the prophesy would … Continue reading
JUST A BABY BOY
He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one. He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son. People came to see the King and found Him in a place Unlike all other … Continue reading
I CAN’T WAIT
I have a real problem with patience. It all started when I was a child at this time of the year and it seemed an eternity until Christmas. I have to admit, I sneaked a peek a time or two and … Continue reading
WAKE UP!
The holiday season is filled with preparation in many ways. We often have a million things to do to get ready, but what are we preparing for? If we look at the original story of the coming of Jesus, His … Continue reading
GET READY! THE KING COMETH!
They waited for generations. Not since the days of King David and his wise son, Solomon, had there been such anticipation. They would wait for a long, long time. They would be persecuted, live in slavery, become a nomadic nation … Continue reading
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
This morning, the sky was filled with dark, ominous clouds as the sun patiently tried to push its way through them. A luminous glow danced across the tree tops, illuminating the frost that clung to their branches. Against that blackened … Continue reading
PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE
My yearly physical has turned into a twice a year exam. I understand that they need to keep closer tabs on us when we get older and I appreciate that. It gives me a sense of security that I’m … Continue reading
THIS DAY IN 1492
Today you don’t hear much about Christopher Columbus other than it being another time for retailers to draw in business. This explorer, like many before and since, have had their life’s work corrupted over time. In 1492, much of … Continue reading
GUILT
Guilt can be defined as a feeling of remorse of something we have done intentionally or not. It can also be a negative feeling that eats away at us, because we don’t see a way out. We’ve all experienced it … Continue reading
RIDING THE RAILS
ART BY PAUL BOECHER© A homeless man sits on the curb tying his shoes. He straps his backpack and bedroll to his shoulders and walks beside the rails that have now become the path to his life. Who would … Continue reading
I COULD NEVER DENY MY JESUS!
Who would have thought one of Jesus disciples would betray him? How could those who followed Him and leaned on His every word, run away when things got tough? How could His rock solid Peter deny Him three times … Continue reading
NO MORE TEARS
I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven. It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life. It not only … Continue reading
WE THE PEOPLE …
Please forgive my reposting this post from 4-3-14. My garden is keeping me busy so I’m cheating and using an old one. It’s still pertinent in light of all thEchaos in our country. I am very concerned about the state … Continue reading
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