Category Archives: Devotionals
Prisoners of Promise
By: Carole L. Haines But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; … Continue reading
The Ruler of my Heart
Guest Blog by: Bruce Nevin Haines Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you … Continue reading
Trying to keep it away from myself
By: Carole L. Haines Our cat, Ponyo, was batting the newest member of our cat-toy gallery around the floor this morning. It’s hysterical to watch. My husband said to her, “Ponyo, it looks like you’re trying to play a game of trying to … Continue reading
He who hangs the earth upon nothing
By: Carole L. Haines I woke up this morning with the familiar words of a song filling my head. You are the Only King Forever, Almighty God we lift you Higher You are the Only King Forever, Forevermore You are … Continue reading
A Tale of two yokes
by: Carole L. Haines The Bible has a tale of two yokes, one slave and one free. Jesus speaks of the yoke in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you … Continue reading
Times of Refreshing
By: Carole L. Haines I think rain is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world, especially after a long, dry wearying Heat Wave. That is what we have had here where I live for the entire month of July. … Continue reading
Live Ready!
Photo by: Bruce Nevin Haines By: Carole L. Haines While on an overnight trip to a Wonderful city I love, we came to an intersection where a man was standing with a sign. As we stopped at the light and … Continue reading
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Not that kind of exhaustion
By: Carole L. Haines “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My … Continue reading
Sweet, Glorious Surrender
By: Carole L. Haines Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power… For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against … Continue reading
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The Stability of our Times
photo taken by: Bruce Nevin Haines by: Carole L. Haines O Lord be gracious to us; we have waited for You. Be our strength every morning, Our salvation also in the time of distress. The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion … Continue reading
