devotion

What REALLY Matters

I have been in the hospital for a month, so it goes without saying that it is good to be home! I went into the emergency room sometime in February with uncontrolled pain. It is a terrible part of my disease that healthy bone marrow is being crowded out by cancer cells. In my case,Continue reading “What REALLY Matters”

I Am: The Resurrection and the Life

I am the resurrection and life. Whoever believes in me , though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11: 25-26 This verse is in the middle of a story, which begins when Jesus receives word from Mary and Martha that Lazarus is sick,Continue reading “I Am: The Resurrection and the Life”

I Am: The Light of the World

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Today, December 1, marks the beginning of advent – the time of preparation for remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus. It seems appropriate to me to think on his declarationContinue reading “I Am: The Light of the World”

This is the Will of God

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How does this happen? How do I “rejoice always”, “pray without ceasing” and “give thanks in all circumstances”? I can’t. I never could do this on my own, and I struggle toContinue reading “This is the Will of God”