Weekly Devotional
Dining with Jesus
by Ps. Jim Wood | January 14, 2026 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 We are invited repeatedly in scripture to have intimacy with God, and it is often pictured in the context of a...
Incarnation
by Ps. Jim Wood | January 7, 2026 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
“...He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom,to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.”- from Isaiah 9:1-7 Incarnation -by Jim Wood Shrouded in mysteryHidden thru agesPondered by...
Joseph’s Musings
by Ps. Jim Wood | December 24, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
This has been a joyous year filled with blessing and answered prayer. Obviously there have been challenges as well. Still, we have seen God’s faithfulness displayed again and again. Many of you have been a special encouragement through your presence, your words and...
I’ll Bet He Cried
by Ps. Jim Wood | December 10, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
Back in 1982, I was the parent of three preschoolers. I was frustrated with one of the lyrics in the beloved "Away in a Manger": The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,but little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. God wasn’t pretending to be a baby, he actually became a...
The Meaning of Christmas
by Ps. Jim Wood | December 3, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
Christmas is America's favorite holiday, loved by children of every age ... and the Chamber of Commerce. For weeks there is a flurry of activity as masses of people try desperately to have a good time. Sound depressing? It is for many people. In fact, mental health...
Give Thanks
by Ps. Jim Wood | November 26, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 One of my favorite stories about Thanksgiving is not about the holiday. It is about the attitude that birthed the holiday. When I...
Giving Thanks in the Dark
by Ps. Jim Wood | November 19, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
“When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord,and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple.8 “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them.9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you.What I have vowed I...
Give Thanks to the Lord
by Ps. Jim Wood | November 12, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.His love endures forever.Give thanks to the God of gods.His love endures forever.Give thanks to the Lord of lords:His love endures forever.Psalm 136:1-3 The children at the Ranch memorize whole chapters of the Bible starting...
Adopted – New Priorities
by Ps. Jim Wood | November 5, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
"...it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. But based on his promise, we wait...
A Reason to Celebrate
by Ps. Jim Wood | October 29, 2025 | Weekly Devotional | 0 Comments
Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. For certain individuals whose condemnation was written...
