Devotionals

Defending Sin

Jan 1, 2017

(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, August 2017) The tribes of Israel sent messengers throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What about this awful crime that was committed among you? Now turn those wicked men of Gibeah over to us so that we may put them to death and purge the evil from Israel.” But the Benjamites would not listen to their fellow...

Hope in Darkness

Jan 1, 2017

(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, March 2017) “…The darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.” ~ I John 2:8 With recent catastrophes, all in quick succession, do you find yourself wondering what’s next? A horrific wildfire season in the western states, hurricane winds and floods in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other islands; a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Mexico....

The Tongue and Wildfires

Jan 1, 2017

(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, September 2017) The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell (James 3:6). The Western United States is currently experiencing unprecedented wildfires and smoke pollution. We are watching...

Fatigued?

Jan 1, 2017

(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, July 2017) Lord, this new morning, I surrender. Though I am still tired, You are awake. Though I am moving slowly, You remain unhurried. Though I have no zest, You exude vitality. Exhaustion takes me to the end of myself, but YOU are just beginning! Lord, today would you carry me? “…apart from me you can do...

From Struggle to Surrender

Jan 1, 2017

(Re-posted from Comfort-Cafe.net, May 2017) Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will,...