Category: Matthew

Updated on October 25, 2019
Are You Done In?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10 I started this devotional out by looking up the term, “done in”. What I… Read More

Updated on September 30, 2018
When the Wind Blows
When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore. – Acts 27:13 They thought things had taken a turn in their favor, see. They had been advised… Read More

Posted on October 9, 2017
Seek First Project: Restless and Distracted (Day 110)
Give ear to my prayer, O God; And do not hide Yourself from my supplication. Give heed to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted, Because of the voice of the… Read More

Posted on September 19, 2017
Seek First Project: The Race (Day 96)
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. – Philippians 3:14 Our Christian life is often compared to a race. But I… Read More

Updated on September 14, 2017
Seek First Project: What God Knows About Loneliness (Day 92)
“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin” – Hebrews 4:15 Loneliness is one of most bitter parts of chronic illness. For some,… Read More

Posted on September 11, 2017
Seek First Project: Who is Keeping Watch? (Day 89)
Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, “Sit here while I go over there to pray.” He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and… Read More

Posted on September 4, 2017
Seek First Project: On Hope (Day 83)
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going… Read More

Posted on September 2, 2017
Seek First Project: The Tempter Final (Day 82)
Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus. – Matthew 4:11 Does it feel like this season of temptation will never end? It will. The Lord longs to rush in and care for… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2017
Seek First Project: The Tempter Again (Day 81)
(Matthew 4: 8-10) Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. It’s hard when the past gleams shiny… and you’d give… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2017
No Easy Jesus: A Review and a Giveaway!
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 No Easy… Read More