5+ hour, 27+ min ago (273+ words) The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts " The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts 23:11) Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If the Lord has more witness for you to bear, you will live to bear it. Who is he that can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use? If there is no more work for you to do for your Master, it cannot distress you that He is about to take you…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago (131+ words) After my husband divorced me, I struggled with depression. For a couple of years I've been siting next to a widower in Church. We are both elderly and he has recently moved into a flat for older people with a communal lounge and garden. Since then he has not seemed to want the sort of friendship... After my husband divorced me, I struggled with depression. For a couple of years I've been siting next to a widower in Church. We are both elderly and he has recently moved into a flat for older people with a communal lounge and garden. Since then he has not seemed to want the sort of friendship I had been hoping for: a cup of coffee occasionally and maybe an afternoon out, for companionship and conversation....

8+ hour, 11+ min ago (627+ words) To lead the family in prayer and meditation. (Adapted and blended from several prayer books.) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Amen. Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray (together): Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread." And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Some, or all, of these Scripture passages may be read: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago (250+ words) A devotional for week two of Advent Stand firm then . . . with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. The moment we accept the gift of Jesus we have access to complete peace. This undeserved and unexplainable peace deepens in us as we walk in faith, yet there are times when we do not feel at peace. Jesus understands our human default towards anxiousness, and He is gentle with us when we falter. What compassion! What love! We can fully trust, fully rest, and fully surrender because He is our peace. God accepted us at our worst. He saw our most despicable moments'our wretched thoughts and wounding words'yet the invitation to go deeper with Him remains. He extends and expands this same welcome to all peoples and nations'a peace-bringing welcome that comes only from the…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago (160+ words) I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down... "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have…...

14+ hour, 1+ min ago (159+ words) At Utah Valley Institute devotional, Elder Ronald A. Rasband Rasband counsels to "form loving friendships, and find wise and faithful mentors." At packed Utah Valley Institute devotional, Elder Rasband counsels to "form loving friendships, find wise and faithful mentors" Apostle also says students "peacefully reflected the light and love that Jesus Christ has" following Sept. 10 UVU shooting OREM, Utah " Using examples from the scriptures and early Church history as well as personal experiences, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles extolled the virtues and impacts of good friends and mentors as he spoke to a standing-room-only devotional Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Utah Valley Institute in Orem, Utah. "I counsel all of you tonight: form loving friendships, and find wise and faithful mentors," he invited. Elder Rasband singled out Jesus Christ as "our most cherished friend," saying "In friendship,…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago (378+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: Isaiah 36; Psalm 97 Key Verse: Psalm 97:9 " "For you, LORD, are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods." Dear Brothers and Sisters, When we face challenging circumstances, our instinct is often to look back for something to blame: poor decisions, wrong choices, failed responses, etc. While we must learn from the past, Scripture calls us to embrace today as from the hand of God. What would it be like if we viewed our present circumstances through that lens? In Isaiah 36, King Sennacherib mocked Hezekiah's trust in God: "Don't let Hezekiah deceive you" No god or nation has been able to overcome me" (Isaiah 36:18-20). His words echo the lies we often tell ourselves: "This is hopeless. This isn't fair. We'll never be able to overcome this." But Psalm 97 declares the truth:…...

20+ hour, 24+ min ago (271+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: I Kings 7, Psalm 99 Key Verse: 2 Cor 12:10 I take pleasure in weaknesses" for when I am weak than I am strong Our God truly is the king of the universe. (Ps 99:1) He gives strength and wisdom to those he tasks with doing your work! Let us praise His great and awesome name. His name is holy! (Ps 99:3)" If God could enable Huram to be able to cast that pillar, and all those amazing articles of the temple, He can certainly use us to do His work here in PNG." All too often our God is too small! 2 Cor 12:10, when I am weak then HE is strong. Therefore, I glory in my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me! (2 Cor 12:9) What an incredible privilege. To look back and genuinely say, "That…...

20+ hour, 33+ min ago (219+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: Isaiah 37:1417; Mark 8:110 Key Verse: Isaiah 37:16 " "O LORD of Heaven's Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth." Why do we hesitate"or even resist"doing hard things? Whether it's a difficult task, exercise, or a hard conversation, we often believe the lie: "I can't do this because" Fear of consequences holds us back. We worry someone may be offended, upset, or (for me) maybe they will leave the mission field. Conflict feels too heavy, so we avoid the hard thing. But God calls us to lay our burdens before Him, trust Him, and then step forward in His strength to do what He asks. Together, these passages remind us: the hard…...

21+ hour, 31+ min ago (125+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Key Verse: Psalm 95:7 " "For he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care." Dear Brothers and Sisters, Psalm 95 reminds us of God's greatness and care: When our focus narrows to the rut we're stuck in, worship lifts our eyes to the One who reigns over all creation. He is not only mighty, but also near"our Shepherd who watches over us (Psalm 95:7). Lord, when storms rise and I feel stuck, remind me that You hold all things in Your hands (Psalm 95:45). Lift my eyes from the rut to Your greatness, and let me rest in Your care (Psalm 95:7)....