Feb 5, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached him and said, “Teacher, we want you to do whatever we ask you.” “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked them. They answered him, “Allow us to sit at your right and at your left in your glory.” Jesus said to...
Jan 29, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 God has ordained authority in the church, and He has commanded churches to exercise discipline....
Jan 22, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
Prayers for healing in the Bible happened in the context of Christian community and biblical authority. They also happened in the context of honest confession and repentance: “The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has...
Jan 15, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
Then a man with leprosy came to him and, on his knees, begged him: “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him. “I am willing,” he told him. “Be made clean.”Mark 1:40,41 We read about healing in the...
Jan 8, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.Mark 11:24 As a pastor, I have often been called upon to anoint sick people with oil and pray for their healing, and it has always been my pleasure to do so....
Jan 1, 2025 | Weekly Devotional
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,...
Dec 25, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Dec 18, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of...
Dec 11, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
When I first began to fall in love with my wife, I asked her what she planned to do after college. She told me that she was planning to go to the foreign mission field. I was very disappointed because I had already asked the Lord whether or not I was supposed to serve...
Dec 4, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Obviously, it is right to pray. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. How can it ever be wrong to pray? Let me suggest five situations or circumstances in which, according to God’s word, we are out of line when we pray. Part 5 – Substitute for Obedience...
Nov 27, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the...
Nov 20, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Obviously, it is right to pray. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. How can it ever be wrong to pray? Let me suggest five situations or circumstances in which, according to God’s word, we are out of line when we pray. Part 4 – Clinging to Sin Psalm...
Nov 13, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Obviously, it is right to pray. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. How can it ever be wrong to pray? Let me suggest five situations or circumstances in which, according to God’s word, we are out of line when we pray. Part 3 – Self-righteous Prayers...
Nov 6, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
Obviously, it is right to pray. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. How can it ever be wrong to pray? Let me suggest five situations or circumstances in which, according to God’s word, we are out of line when we pray. Last time we spoke about when God is...
Oct 30, 2024 | Weekly Devotional
“When your child asks you in the future, ‘What is the meaning ……’ Tell him…” Deuteronomy 6:20-21 Here at Wears Valley Ranch there is a joyous excitement in the air! The children are eager for tomorrow because October 31st is one of their favorite holidays:...
