Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
Failure, Fainting and Forgiven
Jonah 2.7-10 When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I...
Simple keys to Intimacy
Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. (1 Chronicles 16:8 KJV)Good morning, dear ones. Summer is in full bloom. I am on vacation, enjoying the smell of the flowers and admiring God's creation from the deck of our house....
His Glorious and Everlasting Name
Isa 63.12 That led [them] by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?In recounting the history of God's dealings with the nation of Israel, Isaiah talks about how God led Israel by Moses with...
The Mighty Hand of God
Joshua 4.23, 24 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over; That all the people of the earth might know the hand of...
The Circumcision of God
Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.Colossians 2:11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins...
Dethrone Doubt
If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. (Luke 12:28-29...
Bearing fruit is God's Will
John 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.So often in the midst of perplexing or uncertain circumstances, we are at a loss to know or understand what God's will is for our lives. While the specific will of God is in...
Methodology or The Master?
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye...
A word to backsliders: Come Home
Jeremiah 3:22 Return, ye backsliding children, [and] I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou [art] the LORD our God.The nation of Israel was a mess spiritually. They forsook The Lord. They worshipped the false gods of the surrounding...
Success!
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good...
The Wonder of a Child!
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Matthew 18.3,4 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye...
Keep yourself in the love of God
Jude 21: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.One of the most treasured and cherished attributes of God is His love for us. The oft repeated demonstration of the love of God for us was in the death of...
The common traits of man
Psa 33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.God has made all men basically alike. Oh, we may talk differently and dress differently, and eat different foods, but we are basically the same. We are all born "in Adam". We are all born with...
Greatness according to Jesus
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And...
The gift of edification
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.The Greek word that is translated "edify" is the act of one who promotes another's...
The Path of Life
Psalm 16.11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.Matthew 7.13,14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and...
Tapping into the power of God
2 Timothy 1.7,8 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the...
Lessons from the healing of the Lame Man
Acts 3.5,6 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.Ephesians 3.20,21 Now unto him that is able to do...
When God colors outside of our lines
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Get thee hence,...
Praying Like Jesus
Mark 1.35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.The prayer life of Jesus is recorded repeatedly in the Gospels. Here, after a very busy day of ministry, Jesus rises up a great while...
Lord in everything
1Thess 5.18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.We were singing a worship song at church proclaiming the wonderful Names of God. At the end of one stanza, there was a line that included the words, "Lord of...
It IS Finished!!
Hebrews 10:11-14 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; ... For by one offering he...
The peril of a hard heart
Proverbs 28.1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.The nation of Israel went into captivity because it hardened its heart against God's Word. "Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold,...
The voice of Jesus
John 10.3-5,16 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will...
How quickly we forget
Today's blog is a story that I heard at a pastors conference years ago. I think you will get the "gist" of the point the teacher was making. As The Father sent Jesus, we too are sent on a mission to seek the lost. On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur,...
How then shall we live?
And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you but [reverently] to fear the Lord your God, [that is] to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being,...
Are you ready?
Matt 24.44-51 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord...
Knocked down, but not out
Acts 14.19-22 And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the...
Seeing the grace of God
Acts 11.22,23 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose...
Praying, Walking in Wisdom, and Proclaiming the Gospel
In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus....
Motives and the Sovereignty of God
The Bible clearly reveals that God knows the thoughts and intents of our hearts. God knows what we do, why we do it, and for whom we are doing it. Unfortunately, our fallen human nature is often guilty of doing the right things for the wrong reasons. The prophet...
About Me
I am the Lead Pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, a husband, father and grandfather. I also serve on the worship team as one of the drummers.