Category Archives: Daily Devotions

Day 9:  The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 The Confederate General Thomas Jackson earned his nickname, “Stonewall,” because of his fearlessness in the midst of battle. Once, when asked about hisContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 9”

Day 7:  “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always” (1 Samuel 2:35). Jesus is our Prophet, Priest, and King. So far this week, I haveContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 7”

Day 6:  The Lord said to [Moses]: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who does not listenContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 6”

Day 5:  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 How frustratedContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 5”

Day 3:  If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 What are the three most difficult words for you to say?Continue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 3”

Day 2:  “He shall crush your head, and you shall crush his heel.”  Genesis 3:15 In high school English, we learn about the different types of conflict found in literature, and therefore life — person vs. nature, person vs. person, person vs. society, person vs. self, and person vs. God. This past year we haveContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 2”

Day 1:  Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit. John 15:5 Happy New Year! Today, the first Sunday in Advent, is the beginning of a new church year. And just as the celebration of a new calendar year brings with it reflections of the past year andContinue reading “Daily Advent Devotions: Day 1”