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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.
Tell the story that brings joy
Posted in Joy
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28: 19-20) -AND- “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my […]
Read MoreLIVING WISELY, LIVING WELL
Posted in Hope
The Great Promise-Keeper Gives Us Hope “And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. I will maintain my love to him forever, and my covenant with him will never fail. I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.” Psalm 89: 27-29 One […]
Read MoreFruit of the Spirit
Posted in Spiritual Growth
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control….” (Galations 5:22-23) During the time of Christmas celebration in 2017, a fellow follower of Christ committed his JOY-filled spirit into the hands of our steadfast, strong God. Leaning on God as his “rock and fortress,” he had stoically […]
Read MoreThe Biscuit Story
Posted in Stewardship/Giving
“Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give.” (Proverbs 21:26) “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor,” (Proverbs 22:9) EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “Every time you love another in obedience to Christ’s command, you are educating someone […]
Read MoreSHARING. . .AND EXPERIENCING. . .THE JOY
Posted in Courage/Perseverance
“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?’” (I Chronicles 17:16) EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “Our actions speak. Our attitudes convey relationship.” (p. 189) Indeed, “our actions […]
Read MoreMessiah
Posted in Salvation
“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:16) -AND- “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at My right hand….’” (Psalm 110:1) EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “The king represented God’s power to rule, to shape and guide life. The priest represented God’s power […]
Read MoreSharing the Joy – The Gift of Fathers
Posted in Parenting/Marriage
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6: 6-7) As Father’s Day approaches, we reflect on the men who helped raise […]
Read MoreListen for Wisdom
Posted in Wisdom
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.” Proverbs 8:34 EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “The Holy Spirit is God moving in us to live God’s life. In Proverbs this Holy Spirit is given a name: ‘Lady Wisdom.’” (p. 196) Chapter 8 […]
Read MoreLife is Good
Posted in Wisdom
“Wisdom said, ‘Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.’” Proverbs 8:30-31 EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “Some people have the idea that the church and Scriptures are first of […]
Read MoreSharing the Joy
Posted in Serving/Missions
Serving With Faithfulness “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” (Proverbs 3:3) Our family of four, along with many youth, recently went on a mission to Costa Rica and stayed at Costa Rica Mission Projects (CRMP). Wil, the director, mentioned […]
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