The thief comes only to steal and Kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 I really like what Jesus says here in John – that He came that we may have life to the full. For my birthday I got myself a membership … Continue reading »
Posted in February 2012 …
I Will… (by Debrah S. Bernier)
I will walk with You, Lord, I will go where You go. I will follow where You lead, I will go with Your flow. I will listen when You speak, I will do what You say. I will ask when I need to, I will pray when You pray. I will praise You forever, I … Continue reading »
A Case for Hope (by Gary Roberts)
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back … Continue reading »
Hungry – Thirsty (by Gary Roberts)
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 I’ve been on my new exercise program now for three weeks and I’m about to turn up the heat and add another hour of strength building and working with my … Continue reading »
Stay Beside Me (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Stay beside me, Lord In all that I do. Reach out to hold me, Whenever I am blue. Hold me up please When I just might fall. Answer my plea When, on You, I call. Keep me on the right path, For all of my days. Help me be strong As I follow Your ways!
Keep Doing Good (by Gary Roberts)
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 Don’t you just love those words – at just the right time. Well we always love them when we look back over our lives and see … Continue reading »
Walk With Me (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Walk with me, Father Please do not delay. I need Your truth with me Each night and each day. I need to feel Your presence And walk through this pain. I pray that my tears will mix With Your gently falling rain. Oh please, Lord, be with me ‘Til the pain is no more. Touch … Continue reading »
Something New – Something Good (by Gary Roberts)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 When I became a follower of Jesus and allowed Him to be the Lord and Savior of my life I became a new creation – and that is what Paul is saying happens … Continue reading »
Lord, I Love You (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Lord, I love You very much Just wanted You to know. How much love I give away, Because I reap what I sow. Lord, I trust You with my heart And also with my soul, For I know my brokeness You’ll heal, not in part but whole. Lord, I will depend on You To bring … Continue reading »
Pruning Time (by Gary Roberts)
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2 The second house I owned came with a beautiful grape vine – that first summer we had the most beautiful grapes. I did nothing that … Continue reading »
Fall On Your Face (by Gary Roberts)
Just as a rainbow lights up a cloud on a rainy day, so its brightness shone all around. This was how the form of the LORD’s glory appeared. When I saw it, I fell on my face. I heard the sound of someone speaking. Ezekiel 1:28 When I moved back to my home in Hanover … Continue reading »
Comfort Me (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Comfort me, O Lord, While I am in despair, Even knowing that You love me And also knowing You are there. Fill up my broken heart Up, overflowing to the brim. Fill it with Your joy And with the presence of Him. Then seal me, O Lord Set me aside for Your good. Help me … Continue reading »
Missing You (by Debrah S. Bernier)
There is still an empty place Inside my heart for you, To fill it with anything else Just wouldn’t ever do. For each day that I live Without you by my side, Is another day of grieving- My feelings, though I hide. But there will come a day When I shall weep no more. That’s … Continue reading »
This Lent Read the Book of Ezekiel (by Gary Roberts)
In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, I was with the exiles at the Chebar River when the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. Ezekiel 1:1 For a challenge this Lenten Season I thought I’d study and read from the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. The book of … Continue reading »
Only Jesus… (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Only Jesus Can wash your sins away. His mercy and His goodness Are brand new every day. Only Jesus Can heal your broken heart, Make it more flesh than stone While giving you a new start. Only Jesus Shows us how to be like Him, Loving, so kind, and gentle, And fills your cup up … Continue reading »
Now – Tomorrow – Forever (by Gary Roberts)
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 Lord my life is in Your hands – now, tomorrow and forever. Let me trust that I am safe and secure in You. Lord please help me … Continue reading »
At The Time (by Debrah S. Bernier)
At the time when Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied. At the time He rose again, He had covered all our sin. At the time I need Him most, For His glory, I will boast. At the time I feel upset, He’s not finished with me yet. At the time you need His … Continue reading »
One Cent (by D.A. Cobb)
Shortly after retirement I received a notice from the company that my corporate stock options were about to expire. In order for them not to become worthless they needed to be exercised and fairly soon. I met with my accountant to plan our tax strategy and with my attorney on how the sale would affect … Continue reading »
Live On Purpose (by Gary Roberts)
Sing praises to the Lord, O you, his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. Psalm 30:4 For my birthday this year I got myself a membership at the Y – I decided this was going to be the year that I got myself as fit as I can be to face the … Continue reading »
The Choice (by Debrah S. Bernier)
In a winter’s wonderful wind, I hear Your gentle voice, Telling me the right way, To follow is my choice. In every single sunlit sky, I see Your glory shine. It’s beams, they fall upon me And still the choice is mine. In every beautiful day I feel Your strong embrace. And, yet, the choice … Continue reading »
Sit Down and Shut Up (by Gary Roberts)
When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions. Wait for hope to appear. Lamentations 3:28-29 I’ve discovered that waiting on God is a spiritual habit. It is something a person must choose to do or it won’t get done. It is the … Continue reading »
You Are My Friend (by Debrah S. Bernier)
You are my Friend, I’ll be there for You Whether times are good And when times are tough, too. You are my Friend I’ll be faithful to You. I won’t walk away No matter what You do. You are my Friend I’ll always love You, And let Your precious love At all times, shine through!
I Want To Be…(by Debrah S. Bernier)
I want to be with You, Lord For every minute of my days. I want to stay in Your presence Feel Your love and all it’s ways. I want to be with You, Lord Always keeping You lifted high, Giving You all the glory While wiping a tear from my eye. I want to be … Continue reading »
Encourage A New Thing (by Gary Roberts)
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 Change is one of the most difficult things for me and I’m sure for most people to face – but the fact is that … Continue reading »
May The Lord…(by Debrah S. Bernier)
May the Lord bless you In all of His ways. May He speak with you For all of your days. May He always show you He’s working by your side. May He always teach you To take problems in stride. May He gently hold you In His arms, warm and tender. May He keep you … Continue reading »
Interviews (by D.A. Cobb)
Last evening I returned to my college alma mater for the first time in years. I had been asked by the business school to help conduct mock sessions for graduating seniors as they prepared for their corporate interviews. It was a great experience for me and I hope an interesting and informative time for them. … Continue reading »
Love (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Love is patient, Love is kind. It’s a state of the heart And a matter of the mind. It’s a blessing to others And a blessing to you It’s a sharing condition Between you and me, too. Love- when you have it Is a wonderful thing. Sharing it always Makes your heart sing!
February 14 – Valentine’s Day (by Gary Roberts)
If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! Luke 6:32 The origins of Valentine’s Day are somewhat obscure. Several men with the name Valentine have been recognized as martyred saints by the church. One of these was buried near Rome on … Continue reading »
A Case for Hope (by Gary Roberts)
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back … Continue reading »
Sometimes, Always (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Sometimes I think what I need Is the thing I really don’t. The direction You choose for me Is a way to go that I won’t. Sometimes my hearts desire Is exactly the same as Yours, But then my fickle heart Will change it to daily chores. Always You forgive me For the mistakes I … Continue reading »
Pig Soup (by Len Winneroski)
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the … Continue reading »
My Broken Cross (by D.A. Cobb)
Some time ago, and as a token of her love and compassion for this sinner, a friend presented me with a few hand-made wooden crosses. For years I carried them with me as a superstition believing they would protect me from harm and from risk. I kept them in my office, on my person, at … Continue reading »
Cast Your Care – Forget What Lies Behind (by Gary Roberts)
I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. Philippians 3:13 I hate to go through disappointments, setbacks and things that I don’t understand. Sometimes we pray for a loved one and it seems like our … Continue reading »
You Changed My Heart (by Debrah S. Bernier)
You changed my life You made me new, Now I know things That I never knew. You changed my mind From negative thoughts To positive hope- To multiply to lots. You changed my soul By loving me, You opened my eyes To let me see. You changed my heart, I know it’s true. Now I … Continue reading »
Wisdom – Stature – Favor (by Gary Roberts)
Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and human kind. Luke 2:52 My goal for 2012 is to trust God and do good. I ran across the four fold purpose of the Canadian Girls in Training that I liked – their goal was based on Luke 2:52 which states that Jesus … Continue reading »
Not My Home (by Debrah S. Bernier)
This big old world Is not my home It’s just where I live While my body does roam. It’s not where My treasure rests While I’m going about Conquering my quests. Nor is it where I’ll spend all my days, I’ll just stay a few While following His ways. Then when I die Safely home … Continue reading »
A Wasted Life? (by Len Winneroski)
“God has picked out people who are laughable, and through them He is confounding those who think they are high and mighty. Low-class, second-rate, common, average, run-of-the-mill people- those so low that the world doesn’t even think they’re worth the time of day-these are the ones whom God has chosen…” – translation of 1 Corinthians … Continue reading »
In Prayer Trust God and Do Good (by Gary Roberts)
We should lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven. Lamentations 3:41 My goal for 2012 is to trust God and do good. Someone asked me what it is that enables me to keep on trusting in God’s unfailing love. I’ve pointed to the encouragement I get from Scripture and from my walk … Continue reading »
Cast Your Care – Forget What Lies Behind (by Gary Roberts)
I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. Philippians 3:13 I hate to go through disappointments, setbacks and things that I don’t understand. Sometimes we pray for a loved one and it seems like our … Continue reading »
Let Christ Be…(by Debrah S. Bernier)
Let Christ be the Head Never, ever the tail. Let Him give you strength So you don’t feel frail. Let Him be the Boss- The One in control, Walk along His way Make His desire your goal. Let Him be your Master, Taking care of you, Supplying your every need- That’s what He does do!
The Journey (by Gary Roberts)
I will go before you and make the crooked places straight. Isaiah 45:2 We all go through seasons and moments that don’t seem very good. We can find ourselves in seasons where we feel like every time we try to move forward we hit a roadblock. Something seems to happen and we’re thrown off course. … Continue reading »
We Are Your People (by Debrah S. Bernier)
We are Your people You are our God. We are to share You And give you our laud. We are Your people Who share of Your grace And encourage others To put a smile on their face. We are Your people And always will be, Since You hung and died On that old rugged tree!
Make Time for God (by Gary Roberts)
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 I love my quiet time. The time I spend with God is the most important part of my day. I make it a top priority to meet … Continue reading »
Growing In Christ (by Debrah S. Bernier)
One dark, empty night When I was all alone, I closed me eyes and saw You And thought, “My, but You have grown.” You’re bigger now Than You were then, When I accepted You And turned away from sin. May You grow larger In my sight, And stay beside me In the dark, empty night!
Recalculate (by Gary Roberts)
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Psalm 25:4 When I retired I got a GPS device for my car to help me with driving direction – I wanted something to show me the way. I love it – today most cars have a navigation system built in which can be programmed … Continue reading »
Lesson From A Sparrow (by D.A. Cobb)
As we headed home after completing a few necessary errands the weather was turning rainy, cold and blustery, unusual weather for a spring day in May. We decided to have an early dinner and then return to the comfort and warmth of our cozy apartment. When we arrived at the restaurant the hostess seated us … Continue reading »
A Sacrifice of Praise (by Gary Roberts)
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:1 For some unknown reason I’ve been having a difficult time – I found a church home – I’m stepping out – I’m doing thing but I’ve been feeling … Continue reading »
Happy Birthday Gary Roberts!
A little (Facebook) bird told me that today is Gary’s birthday. If Gary’s writing has inspired and encouraged you on this site would you please take the time to offer up a comment to him as an act of love for Gary and our Lord? Bless you all for your prayers and support and pass … Continue reading »
In Hard Times (by Gary Roberts)
Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying. Romans 12:15 One of the roles of the family of God is to offer comfort and support in times of suffering. According to Paul we are to laugh with those that laugh and cry with those that cry. Paul says that … Continue reading »
No Ads Anymore!!
Dear friends, It was pointed out to me today that ya’ll have been seeing ads in the devotional postings. I just purchased a “no ad” option for our site so please let me know if you are still receiving any advertisements in our devotional writings. Please continue to pray for our site and encourage others … Continue reading »
