23 For last night an angel of the God I belong to and serve stood by me 24 and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. (Acts 27:23-24a CSB) Wouldn’t it be nice if God would send us an angel in times of trouble and tell us ”Don’t be afraid.” However, it would probably make us even more fearful that an … Read more

16 Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed. (Luke 5:16 CSB) As you may know if you follow these devotions, I recently did something very out of character for me. I took time away. It was the first big trip I had taken in a very long time. It also constituted the first time … Read more

1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentlespirit,[a] watching out for yourselves so that you also won’t be tempted. 2 Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:1-2 CSB) Too often we look at others who … Read more

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 CSB) There is a comfort in knowing that at least one thing in our lives is constant, and that constant is Christ. The old saying that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes can be disheartening. But while death is sure, Christ … Read more

16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. (James 5:16 CSB) I pray a lot. I feel like I need it. I need communion with God. But also, I want to intercede for … Read more