Being loving and kind to loving and kind people is easy ... But Jesus commanded us to be loving and kind to even unloving and unkind people. “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those … Continue reading Loving the unloveable
Author: Mom's Devotions
God, The Lord
I wanted to share something I noticed while reading the book of Genesis again. I always find it amazing that I can read the same section of Scripture over and over and God illuminates something different for me every time. Adam made love to his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and … Continue reading God, The Lord
Rescuing a sinner
What do we do when someone we love, someone we know has accepted Jesus as their Savior, is allowing a particular sin to become bigger than their relationship with God? What do we do when we see them walking dangerously close to the edge of a choice that will harden their hearts and bring along … Continue reading Rescuing a sinner
Be humble…or be humbled
You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. (Psalms 18:27 NLT) The Bible talks a lot about humility. God makes it clear over and over again that nothing about your "greatness" (or lack there of) is earning you salvation. Throughout the Bible, he chooses the most unlikely characters to do his work. I love … Continue reading Be humble…or be humbled
Poisonous jealousy
Jealousy is one of the first sins mentioned in the Bible, and its bitter outcome was murder. Later [Eve] gave birth to [Cain's] brother and named him Abel...When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought a gift—the best of the firstborn … Continue reading Poisonous jealousy