by Jon Doud | Feb 15, 2023 | Devotionals
In the Christian culture, one of the fears of Heaven is not knowing what our final state will be. Let me encourage and excite you today with some Biblical evidence. God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, as mature adults with no defects or decay evident....
by Jon Doud | Feb 14, 2023 | Devotionals
Our everyday lives are surrounded by pain. Whether we sit, stand, or sleep, every physical activity eventually causes us pain. Even if we do nothing and lay in bed, our muscles will stiffen–causing pain. To keep our muscles, limber and strong, we need to work...
by Jon Doud | Feb 12, 2023 | Devotionals
Have you ever stayed home because you weren’t looking or feeling your best? Perhaps you were looking pale and radiating sickness. We’ve all had those days where we weren’t projecting our best. At the other end of the scale, I’m sure you can recall those times where...
by Jon Doud | Feb 11, 2023 | Devotionals
I typed this devotional on my laptop while wearing reading glasses. My close-up vision isn’t what it used to be. I’m sure you can relate in some way because so many of us have imperfect senses. Whether its birth defects, aging, an unfortunate accident, or an illness,...
by Jon Doud | Feb 10, 2023 | Devotionals
When we read about Heaven and the New Jerusalem in the Bible it’s very easy to assume the descriptions aren’t literal– gold streets, precious gem walls, gates made of pearl, a city that measures 1500 miles wide, long and high. These extravagant descriptions can...
by Jon Doud | Feb 6, 2023 | Devotionals
How many times have you purchased something believing it would bring you happiness? You thought, I must have this to be happy, and, if I don’t get it, I’ll be devastated forever! Our carnal flesh is a strange animal, isn’t it? It’s so absorbed with using and consuming...