#13 Freedom From Rules

#13 Freedom From Rules

Do you feel free today? Are you dealing with a situation where you feel trapped. Perhaps you’re working in a boring monotonous job where you see no light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps someone in authority mistreats you and feel helpless. Our natural desire is for...
#14 Pain

#14 Pain

Comedian Rita Rudner said; “I think men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage, they’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” Sometimes pain is humorous, isn’t it? The funniest movies of all time have situations of great physical pain in a humorous...
#15 What No Eye Has Seen?

#15 What No Eye Has Seen?

How can we be excited about Heaven if the Bible tells us, “no eye has seen” where we’re going? “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—” NIV...
#16 Blessed Are Mourners

#16 Blessed Are Mourners

Jesus said, in his sermon on the mount; Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV When we’re honest about our sinful state and realize our helplessness—there is one who will meet us there in that state of mourning and love and accept us....
#17 Blessed Are The Pure

#17 Blessed Are The Pure

During Jesus’ sermon on the mount, He said; “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see GOD.” As I reflect on my life, it’s very easy to recognize that I don’t have a pure heart. I see a lot of ugliness in there. What hope do I have then? In the Old Testament,...
#18 Children In Heaven

#18 Children In Heaven

Today’s devotional is a little bit longer than usual. I realize his topic requires additional attention and explanation. I don’t want to gloss over a sensitive topic for those parents who have experienced the death of a child. Based on what we know about GOD’s...