LISTEN on my new podcast page. herChristianhome Devotionals (Audio) All Bible verses in this devotional are referenced from the (KJV) King James Bible. The word, ONLY, makes a distinctive difference in a sentence. The dictionary defines ONLY as: “No one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively.” The word, “ONLY,” insinuates a limitation, which can imply a good or bad situation. If I say that I “only” have to work three hours today instead of eight, that implies a positive outlook. But, if I say that I “only” have three dollars left, yet I need eight to purchase my meal, that implies a negative limitation. When I say that the…
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God Sees Your Mistreatment
Each one of us can think back to a time when somebody has wronged us. Mistreatment, unfairness, the violation of honesty, respect, consideration, etc. can cause agony, hurt and frustration in our lives. Jacob could easily identify with our frustration of being mistreated. He had been continually wronged by his father-in-law, Laban. Jacob discussed this issue with Rachel and Leah, “And ye know that with all my power I have served your father. And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.” – Genesis 31:6,7 kjv Then, we see that God revealed something special and personal to Jacob, “For…
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Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study Workbook/Journal Pages
It’s ready to go! And it’s FREE! Here is the Fruit of the Spirit Bible study and journal pages that I’ve been promising to my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t joined HCH special members yet, please subscribe so that you can be alerted in advance of upcoming content. Subscribe HERE SIDE NOTE: You do NOT have to download or print anything. You can BOOKMARK the workbook to read online. You can also answer the questions in your own journal at home if you don’t want to print anything out. ***You may use this for your own personal use or in your own ministry. If you wish to share online; however,…
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From Grumpy to Grateful – 5 Simple Ways to Change Your Attitude
Have you ever felt grumpy, but you knew in your heart there really wasn’t a good justification for being a grouch? Our flesh seems to revel in grumbling when things are less than perfect. We know that life could be much worse, but we’d rather gripe than act joyful. On the other side of the fence, you and I both have experienced days that were truly horrific. We’ve probably had legitimate excuses for being a bit grouchy at times. But then we come to that testy question… Does grumbling please God? In the Old Testament, we read how the Israelite people grumbled and complained often. It displeased God much. Looking…
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God Can Handle it ALL!
At 3 am on Monday morning (well, more specifically, it was at 2:58 am ha! ha!) one of my favorite Bible verses was brought to my thoughts. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 kjv I began to ponder on the word “IN.” During this time of uncertainty with the quarantine, “what” we are trusting in is not nearly as important as “Who” we are trusting in. We CANNOT trust in our money, in our health, in our government, in our possessions, in our family, in our finances, in our talents, nor any other thing on the face of…
