The Journey
Devotionals to help you walk by faith with God
Life Is Short
For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. (James 4:14 (NKJV)) As we start a new year, let’s take a moment to consider the brevity of life. Bottom line: it’s short. Sure, when you were a kid, the days seemed...
Have We Taken Christ Out of Christmas?
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us . . . . (John 1:14 (NKJV)) I’ve heard it said that entertainment is a reflection of culture or where culture is headed. And it’s true, isn’t it? When you watch a movie, you somehow become a part of it. You want the...
Are You Serving with Gladness?
Serve the Lord with gladness . . . . (Psalm 100:2 (NKJV)) Let’s face it. Serving others can be hard. Difficult. Tiring. And even exhausting. You may have started with the right mindset – joy and even excitement at being given the chance to be the hands and feet of...
20 Reasons to Be Thankful
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (Psalm 106:1 (NKJV)) Thanksgiving is quickly approaching – a time for family gatherings and expressions of gratitude. (And a time to wonder, Where did 2023 go?) It can be hard to give...
Did You Hear What God Said?
He who has ears to hear, let him hear! (Matthew 11:15 (NKJV)) Many of us want to hear God speak to us. We want to receive a personal message from Him. Yet, we are often unwilling to slow down in our day-to-day lives to spend time with Him in His Word, the Bible....
How Do You Deal With Difficult People?
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39 (NKJV)) Difficult people can be . . . well . . . difficult. So, what should you do when you encounter them? It’s tempting to try to get away as soon as you can – or avoid them altogether. Let’s face it,...