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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.
Generational Faith
Posted in Faithfulness
Scripture: “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” – 2 Timothy 1:5 Paul is writing to Timothy, a true son in the faith. He longs to see him. He knows Timothy’s family. His grandmother, Lois, […]
Read MoreJump (Don’t Step) out of Your Comfort Zone
Posted in Serving/Missions
Scripture: “…Having loved His own who were in the world, He now showed them the full extent of His love.… When He had finished washing their feet, He put on His clothes and returned to His place. ‘Do you understand what I have done for you?’ He asked them. ‘You call me “Teacher” and “Lord” […]
Read MoreThe Beautiful Gate
Posted in Stewardship/Giving
Scripture: “One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o’clock in the afternoon. And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that he could ask for alms […]
Read MoreThe Blessing of Adversity
Posted in Anger/Frustration
Scripture: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – […]
Read MoreMission Possible – If You Choose to Accept It
Posted in Gratitude/Thankfulness
Scripture: “Know that the LORD is GOD. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.” – Psalm 100:3 Recently, I was challenged with whether we should involve God in the small and mundane things. For instance, during our prayer time, should we ask […]
Read MoreUnseemly Dereliction
Posted in Courage/Perseverance
Scripture: “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; and by night, but find no rest.” – Psalm 22: 1-2 I have a confession to make. I really […]
Read MoreThankful Every Day!
Posted in Gratitude/Thankfulness
Scripture: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 This was one of my mother’s favorite scriptures. Upon her passing, I inherited her Bible. This passage is underlined, highlighted, circled, and with a handwritten reminder in the margin, “SAY THIS EVERY DAY!” […]
Read MoreThe Broken Bowl
Posted in Suffering/Healing
Scripture: “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on […]
Read MoreThe Power of Lament in Community
Posted in Serving/Missions
Scripture: “Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror…. I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eyes waste away because of grief; they grow weak because of […]
Read MoreThe Greatness of God
Posted in Joy
Scripture: “In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.” – Psalm 33:21 As you begin your day, I encourage you to read Psalm 33. Psalm 33 is a hymn of praise to God for who he is and what he does. In Psalm 33, you will see the greatness of […]
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