CathyChung

We can’t use pure willpower to behave properly. We must have God’s help. God knows this and is ready and willing to help.

Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise. Proverbs 1:20,23 (NLT) The following excerpts from wise men of faith have helped reshape my devotional time. They suggest refreshing perspectives and practices for our time with…

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, because He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) What is the ‘hope we profess’?   In the Old Testament, the Jews repeatedly tell the story of God’s activity in their history and His promise to be ruler over the nation of Israel. They tell it…

Therefore, keep alert, because you don’t know the day or the hour. Matthew 25:13 (CEB) My devotional book has me pondering what being ready for Jesus’ second coming looks like.   Today’s verse summarizes Jesus’ lesson from the parable about ten bridesmaids who are awaiting the groom’s arrival. Five have planned ahead and brought spare…

Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (NLT)   You’re not crazy.   I did recently write about this same verse and our need to enter God’s presence with calm spirits. However, study in the beliefs of ancient society unveiled a new perspective.   The psalm was written when people believed that…

I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT) Another school shooting. 17 dead. I hate the need to say ‘another’. It’s so distressing.   The analysts will talk about access to guns, video games and TV shows that desensitize us to…

For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes….we ourselves heard that voice from heaven. 2 Peter 1:16,18 (NLT) The more I study Scripture, the more I’m convinced it really happened.   Peter was…

Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us? Luke 24:32 (NLT)   The fire is back.   I noticed it missing when I taught a class recently. I didn’t have my usual passion for the Word and felt flat. I couldn’t pinpoint the…

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10   After the holidays and nearly a month of travel, I’m trying to re-establish habits. Regular exercise, healthy eating, devotions and writing haven’t happened in quite a while. So after a workout class this morning, I sat at my desk with my devotional. The weekly…

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him  Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Christmas Blessings! God is with us! Immanuel.   God has always wanted to dwell among His people. ·     In the Garden of Eden He walked with…