December 4, 2009



For His Name's Sake

Marybeth Whalen



"He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake."

Psalm 23:3b (NIV)



Devotion:

Dear Lord, please show me Your will for my life.



Dear Lord, please let me know what direction I should go.



Dear Lord, I only want what You want. I just wish I knew what that is.



Have you ever prayed a prayer that sounded something like these? If you are like me, the answer is yes. Today's verse offers powerful truth that I had missed… Continue

November 30, 2009



Sleeping Through Christmas

Whitney Capps

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and you will call Him Immanuel, God with us." Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)


Devotion:

The mall was crowded with shoppers. I struggled to hold my infant and my crying, wriggling toddler. He was uncomfortable and I was in the middle of a hot flash. Is that possible at 29 years of age? Music in the background played, "It's the most wonderful time of the year."



"Whatever!" I thought… Continue