Judy Dean – Christ in the Alphabet – Letter E

Christ in the Alphabet – E Good morning. This is Judy and today we continue our Christ in the Alphabet devotions with the letter “E.”. Have you ever heard the saying “Nothing lasts forever?” Well, that isn’t true. Christ lasts forever – He is Eternal. Time does not exist for Christ because He exists outside of time. He is forever and there is no end in Him. He is Ever-present…Keep Reading

Ray Amos – For I Was Hungry – Matthew 25:35-36

Matthew 25:35-36 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 14, 2021 “For I Was Hungry” “For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.” Matthew 25:35-36 “I haven’t done enough… Can…Keep Reading

Rock Springs – Be My Vision – Psalm 72:21-28

Psalm 72:21-28 (NKJV) Truly the great God of heaven is my vision, my wisdom, and my hope of eternal life. Psalm 72:21-28 (NIV) 21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, 22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you…Keep Reading

Judy Dean – Christ in the Alphabet – Letter D

Christ in the Alphabet D Good morning. This is Judy. Today let us continue our devotion series, Christ in the Alphabet, by looking at the letter “D.” Christ is our “Daystar” from on high. When Christ returns He will shine in his full glory. Until that day, we have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit to illuminate our way and to guide us as we seek the truth. Shine, Jesus,…Keep Reading

Rock Springs UMC – Psalm 73:21-2

Psalm 73:21-28 (AMP) Devotion 21 When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within [as with the fang of an adder], 22 Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. 24 You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory. 25 Whom have…Keep Reading

Judy Dean – Christ in the Alphabet – Letter C

Bible in Alphabet C Good morning. This is Judy. Today let us continue our devotion series, Christ in the Alphabet, by looking at the letter “C.” Christ is our “Creator.” Genesis 1:1 says: “In the beginning God Created the heavens and the earth…” God created a wonderful universe because He loves us. We will never know all the answers about how He created the world, but the Bible tells us…Keep Reading

Ray Amos – James 5:17-18 – Read 1 Kings 19: 1-18

James 5:17-18 DEVOTION FOR TODAY, September 13, 2021 “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.” “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours…” I cannot begin to tell you…Keep Reading

Rock Springs UMC – Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah – Mark 8:27-38

Mark 8:27-38 Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah Devotion September 12, 2021 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” 28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter…Keep Reading

Rock Springs UMC – Proverbs 21:1-17 (NKJV)

Proverbs 21:1-17 (NKJV) The Lord Considers the Heart Devotion 21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the [a]rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 A haughty look, a proud heart,…Keep Reading

Ray Amos – Matthew 26:39

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed… Jesus fell, he did not kneel, he fell on his face; How great was our Savior’s agony. When I am asked why I believe there is no other way of salvation than Jesus, the answer is simple. Name another who loves like Jesus. He fell on his face to save lost sinners like us?…Keep Reading

Rock Springs UMC Kingsport TN

Psalm 19:14 (NLT) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Devotion And just what are those meditations of my heart? According to Merriam-Webster the actual meaning of meditation is “to engage in contemplation or reflection,” as in the sentence, “He meditated long and hard before announcing his decision.” Webster also defines the verb as…Keep Reading

Ray Amos – Colossians 2:14

Colossians 2:14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. We happened to meet some longtime friends in a restaurant, so we ate together. “One check, or two” the waitress asked. “One, and give it to me,” two of us said. I wonder how many times a server has to settle that argument. She brought the check and handed…Keep Reading