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Entering Into the Christmas Story
Whether you love decorating for the holidays or prefer admiring others’ creativity, all the beautiful Christmas displays can be an invitation to consider that Christmas is not just an event we observe but an ongoing story we can be part of. Read more at God Hears Her. All is well,
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Setting Up the Pins
When I caught a glimpse of my co-worker’s tattoo of a bowling ball knocking down pins on her ankle I was instantly curious. I had
On My Bookshelf…Fire Road
The haunting photograph of a young, naked girl screaming in pain after her village was bombed has become the defining image of the violence and
Biblical Prayers for Healing
I have very little control over when my work is published when writing for other ministries and websites. I find it interesting that my most
Biblical Prescription
It was fun to write today’s devotional about friends who inspired our family to have a regular joke night. We have found laughter to be
Washed Clean
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Today’s devotional wasn’t written with Easter in mind, but the result of a very frustrating experience of having
Creator and Sustainer
Today’s Our Daily Bread devotional was based on a conversation I had with Philippe, a member of our congregation. As he patiently showed me the
God Told Me Interview
Jim was interviewed about his book, God Told Me, by Kim Wier, host of “Sunday Night Live,” on 89.3 KSBJ Radio in Houston, Texas. Listen
Prayer in Celebration of Calvary’s 90th Birthday
The closing prayer from our 90th birthday celebration service this morning was based on Psalm 145. This acrostic psalm, meaning each stanza starts with a
Truth, Word, Bible – Why Does This Book Have So Many Names?
When asked to write an online article about some of the names we give to the Bible and where those names find their origin, I was
Not Enough?
This is a “flashback” devotional from February 2018, the encouragement that we serve a God of abundance and blessing. However, I also appreciate the gentle
On Reading and Preaching Through Isaiah
When the Lord chose the book of Isaiah to be the sermon series this year, I was filled with fear and trepidation. One factor is
Righteous Among the Nations
Today’s devotionals was inspired by a visit we took to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Israel. Surrounding the museum is the Righteous Among the
An Extra Mile
An Extra Mile is Sharon Garlough Brown’s fourth and final installment in the Sensible Shoes series. The fiction book series explores the lives of an
Winter Snow
Merry Christmas! Today’s devotional is based on the beautiful song by Audrey Assad. If you have never seen the video, it is beautiful so I
Mosaic of Beauty
Today’s devotional is inspired by one of my favorite places in Israel, Ein Karem, the historic site where Mary and Elizabeth met and encouraged each
God is Here
Today’s devotional is inspired by this sign in our home reminding us that God is always present with us. You can read the devotional at
Power of Touch
I have always been moved by the story of British doctor Paul Brand (1914-2003) who worked as a missionary in India and president of
Isaiah 8 Prayer
Following is the prayer based on Isaiah 8 used at the end of today’s service. Jim led the congregation in this responsive prayer saying the