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My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me”, and I respond, “I am coming.” Psalm 27:8 (NLT) Come and talk with me.   I love this invitation, don’t you? I imagine God patting the sofa cushion and encouraging me to sit. And I try to respond “I am coming”, because I’m at…

Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing His…

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…