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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.
Blessings From a Rooftop
Posted in Stewardship/Giving
Scripture: “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10 We are called to use our bodies for the good of the Lord. As a summer intern at Eastminster, I began to see this on a mission project […]
Read MoreWholly Yours
Posted in Gratitude/Thankfulness
Scripture: “Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.” – Mark 8:25 (NIV) I open my eyes to see the whole world you, Lord, have made: floral greens, sky blues, muted grays, sandy whites, landscapes painted in brilliant flowers, swaying trees, […]
Read MoreTrust in Whom?
Posted in Trust/Patience
Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 In whom or what do you place your trust on a daily or hourly basis? Currently, as I write this, I am trusting […]
Read MoreNever! Really?
Posted in Grace/Forgiveness
Scripture: “That which I ought to do, I don’t do… The good that I want to do, I do not do, but the evil that I don’t want to do, that is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is sin that dwells in me that does […]
Read MoreTrust in God’s Plans for Your Summer
Posted in Trust/Patience
Scripture: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” – Psalm 143:8 For many of us, in addition to work and our usual obligations, summertime brings a beach trip, time at the pool, […]
Read MoreNothing “Bundt” Freedom
Posted in Spiritual Growth
Scripture: “Strip down, start running – and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it.” – Romans 12: 2 (The Message) The teacher’s lounge… it gets me every time. Something else that gets me every time… […]
Read MorePaul’s Text
Posted in Hope
Scripture: “We have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in our prayers.” Ephesians 1:16 This Bible verse is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It’s on Brad Smith’s office door, and when I pass it, I always read it. It has not become part of the “furniture.” I have wondered if it was hung […]
Read MoreDo We Thirst?
Posted in Salvation
Scripture: “A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, ‘Give Me a drink.’ …The Samaritan woman said to Him, ‘How is it that You, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?’ …Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is […]
Read MoreBetter Days
Posted in Trust/Patience
Scripture: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7 This has not been an easy year for my family or me. We have been and continue to go through some tough […]
Read MoreNo Fear
Posted in Fear/Anxiety
Scripture: “The Lord said to Joshua: ‘This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’” – Joshua 1:9 (NLT) We were in Colorado a couple of weeks ago, and I’m sure you’re already guessing– I saw lots of wildlife. In fact, a […]
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