Devotionals

Jn 15:1-7 (4) Wong Yoke Lin had moved with her family to Singapore just a weeks earlier in order to earn better wages. She was getting accustomed to the large, noisy machinery in the plywood factory where she was now employed. That morning in April 1975 all seemed to be going well as the plywood […]

Eze 44:5-9) I was in for a shock the first Sunday at my new pastorate. The rural church had been without a pastor for about two years and the effects of being without a leader were evident. I sat down in my pew to enjoy the preliminaries of the Sunday School service. A lady who

Rev. 10:1-6 (4) Eleven-year-old prince Arthur was amazed! This had to be the highest mountain in the world. The entourage stopped their horses long enough to look at the magnificent sight. Immediately Arthur wanted to know. \”Has anyone climbed it?\” No one had. It wasn\’t possible. That was all that was needed to make up

Zech. 14:1-11 (9) I was spellbound as I looked down at the carnage. There laying in my lap was my father\’s book which described in word and picture the events that took place during World War II. It showed how his division in the infantry had hopped from island to island throughout the South Pacific.

John 4:7-(10) While constructing a new stairway at our house I ordered a dumpster so we could dispose of the old concrete. The transaction was made. I agreed to the price. When the job was complete the company picked up the dumpster and I paid the bill. To my surprise I received another bill a

Psa 32:(1)-11 As I teenager I was riding with my friend in his dads car. He asked, \”Would you like to drive?\” Sure, I said. I was too young to drive but we were driving out in the field so it seemed to be harmless and legal. I was having a great time until I

Exodus 2:11-15 (12) The young man walked urgently down the California street. It was clear to see that he was very serious. His voice carried a long distance down the street as he called out to any one within sight, \”Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.!\” I followed a car driven by

Proverbs 2:1-15 In the text for our consideration a number of If/Then propositions are made. Each of these involves the wisdom of God which is referred to repeatedly the book of Proverbs. \”Wisdom\” in Proverbs may be regarded not as a mere personification of the attribute of wisdom, but as a divine person, \”Christ the

Acts 7:35-39 (36) I was staring at my computer screen when I heard a persistent alarm bell. School had just begun a few weeks before at Kansas City College and Bible School. This was my first year to work at the school. Rising from my desk I stepped out of the door to see what

Ex 32:30-35 (32) Great Christian leaders are people who know the power of prayer. Those who have been able to motivate intercessors are doubly blessed. Charles G. Finney, one of the most effective evangelists of the last century, met Daniel Nash early in his ministry. Father Nash, as he was called, became Finney\’s personal intercessor