Do you experience direct interaction with God or is there some intermediary between you and Him? In times before Jesus' death, it was Jewish law and custom that only the High Priests could enter the Most Holy Place in the temple, where the ark of the covenant and God's presence … [Read more...]
Jesus Was Wounded & Beaten So You and I Can Be Healed
Because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can enjoy health, healing and salvation. Long before it happened, the prophet Isaiah wrote that Jesus would be beaten and whipped so that we may be healed. (Isaiah 53:5) In Matthew 27:26 we read that at the end of the trial … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Sorrow and Suffering Gives Me Joy – Matthew 5:3-12
As I was sitting in church yesterday, Palm Sunday, and read the words of songs on the screen that were being sung by the choir, I was reminded of who I am and how I am living because of what God and Jesus have done. I made a decision to blog on this daily during this Holy Week … [Read more...]
Time With God Equips Us for Living Life – Isaiah 40:29-31
Today we likely face more stressors and strains than usual as times in the world are really tough. Since we are in such tough times with the economy, unemployment and the like, you are probably experiencing a high level of stress due to the associated challenges - in your … [Read more...]
The Economy, Stress and Your Pain – Weekly Health Devotional – Matthew 6:25-34
Dr. Christopher Edwards, director of the Behavioral Chronic Pain Management program at Duke University Medical Center, says his pain-management program in Durham, N.C. is seeing a rise in patients amid the current economic crisis: "There's a very strong relationship between the … [Read more...]
Trust in God During Economic Recession and Financially Hard Times
The key to staying grounded during these economically difficult times is keeping your trust in God. After all, what are your alternatives - trusting in yourself, the banks, your employer? As President Obama said in a speech on Monday, "This isn't a "run-of-the-mill … [Read more...]
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