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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.
The Light of 9/11
Posted in Disappointment
Scripture: “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble….” – Nehemiah 4:10 Twenty years ago on this day, I stood motionless in front of my TV as “The Today Show” reported the horrifying plane crashes into New York’s Twin Towers. Hour by hour, black smoke and flames […]
Read MoreGrace and Peace
Posted in Salvation
Scripture: “Paul an apostle—sent neither by human commission nor from human authorities, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— and all the members of God’s family who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus […]
Read MoreOur Words Matter
Posted in Parenting/Marriage
Scripture – “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.… Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who […]
Read MoreThe Sparrows
Posted in Fear/Anxiety
Scripture: “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?” – Matthew 6:26 I “retired” a few months ago from my duties as one of the core members of the […]
Read MoreSelah
Posted in Fear/Anxiety
Scripture: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Selah) There is a river whose streams make glad the […]
Read MoreGod Sightings All Around Us
Posted in Serving/Missions
Scripture: (Connor– here are a few suggestions from which you can choose….) “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” – James 4:8 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there […]
Read MoreThis Is The Day
Posted in Fear/Anxiety
Scripture: “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV) Do you ever wake up just before your alarm goes off in the morning? I’ve done that now for several months. Unconsciously, I’m anticipating the alarm, and I’m not fond of it. We call it exactly […]
Read MoreBuilding at COMPASS
Posted in Evangelism
Scripture: “The gifts that He gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” – Ephesians 4:11-12 Last week I got the opportunity to help Pastor Nick and some other great leaders […]
Read MoreOur Life as a Gift
Posted in Comfort
Scripture: “…Give God the glory!…” – John 9:24 (NKJV) From our beginning as children of our Creator God, we have the ability to make our life a gift. Nothing can take our life if we have chosen to make it a gift. This amazing choice is possible because our loving God created us in […]
Read MoreFinding Contentment in Any Circumstance
Posted in Anger/Frustration
Scripture: “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails, and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. […]
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