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Whether you are having a good day, a tough day, or are somewhere in-between, daily we need truth and the hope of Christ. Eastminster desires to share the hope of Christ with you through daily devotionals where devotions make Christ and the Bible relevant to your everyday life.
Where Do You Get Your Fulfillment?
Posted in Serving/Missions
Scripture: “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are […]
Read MoreMy Hope in Christ Alone
Posted in Disappointment
Scripture: “He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared. Then the One who sits on the throne said, ‘And now I make all things new!’” Rev. 21:4-5 About two years ago, I wrote a devotion […]
Read MoreThe Conversion and Buy-in
Posted in Stewardship/Giving
Scripture: “In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.” – 2 Corinthians 8:2-3 I remember my conversion vividly. I converted to a Gamecock on a […]
Read MoreSing a Little Louder
Posted in Joy
Scripture: “Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3 As I sit down to write this devotional, truth be told, I can’t help but giggle a bit at myself. As I hold true to […]
Read MorePoolside Drama
Posted in Comfort
Scripture: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 Summer as we know it is just about behind us, which will provide some relief from the heat that […]
Read MoreThe Wrong Way to be Right
Posted in Wisdom
Scripture: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.” – James 4:10 I like to be right. Who doesn’t? But I’d also like to think that I’m able to admit when I’m wrong. It’s pretty simple to admit little mistakes, apologize, and ask forgiveness. Maybe I accidentally tossed my husband’s hang-up shirt […]
Read MoreSHARING THE HOPE
Posted in Spiritual Growth
Am I Growing in My Faith? Scripture: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing […]
Read MoreWhatever You Do
Posted in Spiritual Growth
Scripture: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) “In word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17) “Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’” – John 21:12. My best childhood and college […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Lingo
Posted in Evangelism
Scripture: “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” – John 10:4 I discovered something on the backroads of South Carolina’s upstate many years ago. I can understand deep country lingo. Maybe it’s because my ears at early […]
Read MoreFinding Joy
Posted in Joy
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” – Matthew 13:45-46 Some time ago, I led a retreat on the theme of “Pearls of Great Price.” We talked about finding the one thing […]
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