Life Talk Devotion 04/12/2024 Some people are fortunate to have many good friends in a lifetime. Others may only have one or two that they consider people they can bare their soul to. Friendships typically can be described at several levels of relational depth—acquaintances, casual friends, close friends, and best friends. When you find that … Continue reading Closer Than A Brother
The Greatest Reset
Life Talk Devotion 03/30/2024 Since the throws of the pandemic, we have been hearing the idea bantered about by politicians and media pundits referred to as the Great Reset. The notion conveys a societal and economic change whereby we need to move to a new paradigm or start over because what we have been doing … Continue reading The Greatest Reset
If You Had Only Known
Life Talk Devotion 03/19/2024 Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on the day we know as Palm Sunday was a spectacular event. The crowds roared in praise and adoration of Him. It describes people waving branches and laying their coats on the road as they would for a victorious king. The event was prophesied in the Old … Continue reading If You Had Only Known
Of Blessing and Cursing
Life Talk Devotion 02/28/2024 In the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, chapters 29 and 30 highlight the end of a 40 year desert trek for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. Moses admonishes the stiffed necked Israelites with a message from God as they prepare to enter the promised land. Moses sees his days … Continue reading Of Blessing and Cursing
Here I Am
Life Talk Devotion 02/22/2024 Right at the beginning of the Old Testament book of Exodus, we get introduced to a guy named Moses. Although the introduction to Moses is interesting, the introduction of Moses to God in chapter 3 is stunning. You know the story, how a burning bush catches Moses’ attention, and his life is forever changed: … Continue reading Here I Am
Longing For A Savior
Life Talk Devotion 12/25/2023 One of my favorite Christmas carols is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. Besides the fact that I’m a sucker for Christmas songs in a minor key, I love the fact that this song looks forward toward the coming Savior, rather than backward at the Savior who has already come. It recognizes … Continue reading Longing For A Savior
Growing In His Likeness
Life Talk Devotion 12/18/2023 In Colossians 1:9-12, we read the Apostle Paul’s prayer for the church in the city of Colosse: And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as … Continue reading Growing In His Likeness
Christmas Is Calling
Life Talk Devotion 12/23/2023 The first Christmas was dramatically announced by a chorus of heavenly hosts praising God and saying:“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14). The message of great joy heralded the birth of the Savior, who is Christ the King. However, it was not a grand proclamation to the … Continue reading Christmas Is Calling
An Unwavering Truth
Life Talk Devotion 11/23/2023 The media has been bombarding us with not so subtle alarmist cries that life as we know it needs to be reset or drastically altered. Whether its climate change, socio-economic instabilities or geo-political saber rattling, a united heralding confronts us daily with the urgent call to usher in a new order … Continue reading An Unwavering Truth
Throne of Grace
Life Talk Devotion 11/20/2023 In May of this year, the world was mesmerized by the pomp and pageantry of the coronation of Prince Charles as the new King of England. The guest list to attend the crowning of the new king was limited to approximately 2,000 of the world's elite who each received a personal, … Continue reading Throne of Grace
Seeking God
Life Talk Devotion 11/15/2023 The Bible is packed full of admonitions to seek God along with the promises of blessings to those who do. But, many have commented that seeking God is like playing a game of Hide and Seek. God does all the hiding and we do all the seeking. But most of those … Continue reading Seeking God
The Fragrance of Worship
Life Talk Devotion 10/27/2023 During the life of Jesus as recorded in John 12, we’re told the story of one of Jesus’ friends, Mary, who honors Jesus with her affection: The Fragrance of Worship - John 12:3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet … Continue reading The Fragrance of Worship
Hiding From God
Life Talk Devotion 10/17/2023 Lately, I have been reminiscing about my youth and all the games played with the other neighborhood kids. It has stirred up some fond memories of the simple and carefree days where worries were few. Hide and Seek is one of those games we enjoyed in the cool of the summer … Continue reading Hiding From God
What’s In A Name?
A "Life Talk Devotion" - 09/30/2023 Many of us at our church are working on a Read-Through-the-Bible-in-a-Year plan that walks you through the Bible according to how the events took place. I enjoy the Old Testament, but it is admittedly a breath of fresh air when you turn that final page from the Old Testament … Continue reading What’s In A Name?
All You Need is Love
"A Life Talk Devotion" - 09/12/2023 In their 1967 hit song "All You Need Is Love", the Beatles expressed an instinctive human need that resonated with people worldwide. The basic message catapulted the song to number one riding the charts for 11 straight weeks. Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager said of the song: "It was … Continue reading All You Need is Love
Jesus From a Different Perspective
Life Talk Devotion 06/24/2023 - Today I am going to challenge your perspective of Jesus Christ. The contemporary view of Jesus that we hear from pulpits, media and the academics is someone who was a meek teacher of beautiful parables and life lessons we should aspire to live by and who unfortunately got nailed to … Continue reading Jesus From a Different Perspective
A Living Hope
Life Talk Devotion 06/22/2023 Hope these days seems to be a fragile and scarce commodity for the average person. As we look around our nation and the world, confidence in the institutions and leaders that we have trusted in has been visibly shaken. The framework of hope is always built on a foundation of trust. … Continue reading A Living Hope
Only A Whisper
Life Talk Devotion 06/16/2023 Only a Whisper - 1 Kings 19:09-13 And there he (Elijah) went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 So he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for … Continue reading Only A Whisper
What Shall We Do?
Life Talk Devotion 05/26/2023 - What Shall We Do? - “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall … Continue reading What Shall We Do?
The Promise of The Father
Life Talk Devotion 05/25/2023 - The Promise of The Father: And being assembled together with them, He (Jesus) commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when … Continue reading The Promise of The Father
There Is Mercy
Life Talk Devotion 05/24/2023 - Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, … Continue reading There Is Mercy
Not As I Will
Life Talk Devotion 05/23/2023 - Not As I Will: Then He (Jesus) said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, … Continue reading Not As I Will
Life’s Sweet Spot
Life Talk Devotion 05/22/2023 - Life's Sweet Spot: May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;2 May He send you help from the sanctuary,And strengthen you out of Zion;3 May He remember all your offerings,And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah 4 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,And fulfill all your purpose.5 We … Continue reading Life’s Sweet Spot
Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near
Life Talk Devotion 05/19/2023 - Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near: 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming … Continue reading Look Up Your Redemption Draws Near
Psalm 147 – He Calls Them By Name
Life Talk Devotion 05/18/2023 - Psalm 147- He Calls Them By Name: Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our God;For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem;He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds.4 He counts the number of the stars;He calls them all by name.5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;His understanding is infinite.6 The Lord lifts up … Continue reading Psalm 147 – He Calls Them By Name
They Sang A New Song
Life Talk Devotion 05/17/2023 - They Sang a New Song: Now when He (Jesus) had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to … Continue reading They Sang A New Song
Searching For a Life Change
Life Talk Devotion 05/16/2023 - Searching For a Life Change: 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to … Continue reading Searching For a Life Change
One Little Word
Life Talk Devotion 05/15/2023 - One Little Word: And He (Jesus) said to them, “You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” … Continue reading One Little Word
The Blessed and The Unblessed
Life Talk Devotion 05/13/2023 - The Blessed and The Unblessed: Blessed is the manWho walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,Nor stands in the path of sinners,Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;But his delight is in the law of the Lord,And in His law he meditates day and night.He shall be like a treePlanted by the rivers of water,That brings forth … Continue reading The Blessed and The Unblessed
Two Roads To Humility
Life Talk Devotion 05/12/2023 - Two Roads To Humility: Also He (Jesus) spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that … Continue reading Two Roads To Humility
Beyond Imagination
Life Talk Devotion 05/11/2023 - Beyond Imagination: For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. Philippians 3:20-21 What is in-store … Continue reading Beyond Imagination
Hurry Up God
Life Talk Devotion 05/10/2023 - Hurry Up God: Make haste, O God, to deliver me!Make haste to help me, O Lord! Let them be ashamed and confoundedWho seek my life;Let them be turned back and confusedWho desire my hurt.Let them be turned back because of their shame,Who say, “Aha, aha!” Let all those who seek You rejoice and be … Continue reading Hurry Up God
Do Not Forget
Life Talk Devotion 05/09/2023 - Do Not Forget: Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice … Continue reading Do Not Forget
Every Man’s Treasure
05/04/2023 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, ... Deuteronomy 29:29 One of the most popular cable television programs in recent years is History Channel's "Curse of Oak Island". In case you are not familiar with the show, it portrays a group of men and women who are searching an island off the … Continue reading Every Man’s Treasure
No Greater Love
04/07/2023 Jesus Said: This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:12-13 Some years ago on our summer treks to the beach, we would stop and visit family who lived along the Chesapeake Bay. … Continue reading No Greater Love
Can America Be Great Again?
03/19/2023 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ Isaiah 46:9-10 … Continue reading Can America Be Great Again?
Does This Offend You?
03/14/2023 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you? John 6:60-61 (NKJV) Do some of the sayings of Jesus offend you or make you uncomfortable? … Continue reading Does This Offend You?
His Masterpiece
02/10/2023 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’? Matthew 21:42 (NKJV) Michelangelo's David in la Galleria dell'Accademia Standing in the Accademai Galleria Museum in Florence Italy is the … Continue reading His Masterpiece
Time for a Fresh Start.
01/03/2023 "We cannot know the future but we can know the One who holds the future in His hands." Author Unknown On New Year's Eve the world collectively celebrates to ring-in the turning of the calendar to a fresh year. It is traditionally a festive night with parties, fireworks and lots of hugs and kisses. … Continue reading Time for a Fresh Start.
Signs of Christmas Future: Reign of Messiah
12/22/2022 / updated 12/18/2023 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a (NIV) … Continue reading Signs of Christmas Future: Reign of Messiah
Silent Night, Holy Night -The Night of Great Light
A Christmas Eve Celebration 12/16/22 In times past, God spoke through the prophets of old and gave us a great promise. A promise of One who would come to bring a glorious light unto all men. The prophet tells us “The Lord Himself shall give us a sign: Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear … Continue reading Silent Night, Holy Night -The Night of Great Light
Signs of Christmas Past: The Overshadowing
12/09/2022 / updated 12/18/2023 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Photo by Jens Johnsson on Pexels.com Signs are an integral part of our daily life. They surround us everywhere we go; on the highways, in … Continue reading Signs of Christmas Past: The Overshadowing
The Fellowship of the Mystery
11/24/2022 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,............. 1 Corinthians 2:7 A great multitude of people gathered by the Sea of Galilee as Jesus conveyed the parable of the Sower. He tells them how the sower scatters the seed falling … Continue reading The Fellowship of the Mystery
Courage to Speak Truth
10/07/22 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 On September 29, 2022, Dr. John MacArthur, Pastor of Grace Community … Continue reading Courage to Speak Truth
When Can I Go Meet With God?
9/25/22 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) Everyday life can be somewhat routine with not a lot of changes or variations happening along the way. … Continue reading When Can I Go Meet With God?
The Refiner’s Fire / The Lukewarm Church
09/14/2022 / updated 1/20/2024 By: M.P. Bramble Jesus' words to the Church of Philadelphia: Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Revelation 3:10 Photo by Adonyi Gu00e1bor on Pexels.com … Continue reading The Refiner’s Fire / The Lukewarm Church
The Refiner’s Fire / Tribulation At Hand
08/29/2022 / Updated 1/20/2024 By: M.P. Bramble Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him. Psalm 50:3 Courtesy of New York Gold and Silver Refiners As a young man while in college, I worked in a Jewelry store as … Continue reading The Refiner’s Fire / Tribulation At Hand
Beauty for Ashes
08/12/2022 To give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 Creative Artwork by EmmyLucyCo used with permission Many years ago a friend gave … Continue reading Beauty for Ashes
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