The following dramatic true story from Trisha Dyvig  is found at Stand to Reason ( str.org ), a ministry dedicated to “train Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square.” 2010 was a year of many tears for me. Tears of joy and tears of great sorrow. It began in June when my husband and I found out we were pregnant. We have two beautif

With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael Eckstein  has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations. She is the 2023 recipient of the Jerusalem Post’s Humanitarian Award, and in 2020 and 2021, was named to the publication’s list of 50 Most Influential Jews. The following devotion is from her March 2, 2026, article found at Christianpost.com , “Jewish holiday Purim reminds us not to give

As I mentioned recently, every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several daily devotions, including Regina Clarinda ’s “Daily Hope – 365 Devotions for Strength and Peace . ”  According to her biography, she is a “trained counselor and Christian devotional writer with a deep desire to support and encourage others through gentle words. She writes for people who are hurting, hoping each page brings comfort and understanding.” Here is Regina’s selection for Jul

Max Lucado  is a New York Times best-selling Christian author. He was named “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today magazine, plus in 2005 Reader’s Digest declared him to be “The Best Preacher in America.” Everything Max writes is outstanding! Every morning, as part of my Bible time and prayer, I read several devotionals, including Max’s “God is With You Every Day!” Here is his selection for January 10. Ask for Hebron “When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed

Every morning, as part of my Bible and prayer time, I read several daily devotions, including Regina Clarinda ’s “Daily Hope – 365 Devotions for Strength and Peace . ”  According to her biography, “Regina Clarinda is a trained counselor and Christian devotional writer with a deep desire to support and encourage others through gentle words. She writes for people who are hurting, hoping each page brings comfort and understanding. Through her work, she wants others to feel less

Here’s a history lesson that is a good reminder to us all. When we serve the Lord, we need to be “All In!” During the time of the Roman republic, the Rubicon River marked the boundary between the Roman province of Cisalpine Gaul to the north-east (which today includes parts of Northern Italy and southern France) and Italy proper to the south (which was controlled directly by Rome and its allies). In 49 BC, Julius Caesar led a legion (the largest military unit of the Roman ar

George Müller  (1800s), the famous evangelist from Bristol, England, was known for his faith-based ministry which supported 10,000+ orphans – without ever  asking for money. There are many amazing stories of divine intervention that happened during his work with the children. Here is one that happened during his evangelistic travels. Once, while crossing the Atlantic on the SS Sardinian in August 1877, Müller’s ship ran into a thick fog. He explained to the captain that he ne

James D. Acree , pastor and author, shared this shocking true story regarding the object  of our faith. In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver opened his chute, the picture went berserk. The announcer reported that the cameraman had fallen to his death, havi

Craig Brian Larson , pastor and author, shared this fascinating true story about the necessity of resistance . On December 29, 1987, a Soviet cosmonaut returned to the earth after 326 days in orbit. He was in good health, which hasn’t always been the case in those record-breaking voyages. Five years earlier, touching down after 211 days in space, two cosmonauts suffered from dizziness, high pulse rates, and heart palpitations. They couldn’t walk for a week, and after 30 days,

Carol Kuykendall  was on the staff of MOPS International  (a global ministry to mothers of preschoolers) for 15 years – writing, speaking and equipping mom leaders all over the world. She shared this inspiring devotion for the New Year entitled, “Encouragement for the New Year: Leave your worries and fears in God’s loving and capable hands”  at Guideposts.org . “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.”

Here is one more inspiring selection from the 2025 Christmas devotion from Dallas Theological Seminary . DECEMBER 25 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6 nlt — Jesus, the Greatest Gift of All Christ’s birth dawns as the glorious fulfillment of Isaiah’s ancient prophecy. Centuries before this special event, Isaiah decl

Here is another beautiful selection from the 2025 Christmas devotion from Dallas Theological Seminary . DECEMBER 2 “This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.” — Isaiah 28:29 esv — The Wonderful Baby of Bethlehem One of the four identifications of the Child to come found in Isaiah 9:6 is “Wonderful Counselor.” This is such a comforting, significant, perfect name for our Jesus. The Hebrew noun “counselor,” as used in the Old Tes

I recently received the 2025 Christmas devotion from Dallas Theological Seminary . Please enjoy their first selection. NOVEMBER 30 — Isaiah 9:6-7 — The Predicted Messiah Isaiah, transfixed by the Spirit of God on the time in the future when the Messiah would become flesh and blood, gives us His names. What names they are!  They are all descriptions of God’s character. Let’s consider each one. Wonderful Counselor . “Wonderful” is a word used to describe something or someone ou

Last Sunday we learned to not just Give  thanks but also to Live  thanks. I shared a powerful insight from Gerald Mann ’s book, When the Bad Times are Over for Good : “In every tragedy you can look at what you have lost and be Hateful , or you can look at what you have left and be Grateful .” Too many make the wrong decision, please make the right one. Enjoy this beautiful true story I found at guideposts.org . A Thanksgiving Turkey on Every Table We’d given our turkey to a f

Do you know how Thanksgiving Day became a national holiday in our country? Here is an interesting history lesson (credit: Edwin R. Anderson and other sources). Thanksgiving Day : A national holiday in the United States commemorating the harvest of the Plymouth Colony in 1621, following a winter of great hardship. Did you know that it was not always thus? When it was first inaugurated, it was a rather insignificant event with only a few Eastern states participating. Did you kn