Archives: Devos

Synergy

Joseph never gave up, even after he was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. I think he’s probably the greatest biblical example of Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”In the original […]

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Run to the Savior

One of the ways the Lord develops our faith—and you’re not going to like this—is through pain. If your boss makes you the vice president of the company, your response will likely be, “Thank You, Lord. I just want You to know I love You and I trust You.” But would your response be the […]

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Favoritism

When you were growing up, was there somebody you knew who was pampered, got everything they wanted, and was the talk of your school or in your neighborhood? I knew a girl whose father was a wealthy attorney. When she got her learner’s permit, he bought her a brand-new red Porsche. With that kind of […]

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Training by Example

I remember holding my son Nate after he was born. My first thought was, “He’s so light—I hope I don’t drop him.” Then he started to seem heavier and heavier, as the weight of responsibility for his life came upon me. And I thought, “Wow! We must devote these coming years to training this child […]

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Wrestling with God

Years ago, I worked at a hospital in California. I remember witnessing to a gal there named Linda. Every time I’d share something with her, she’d respond with a retort or try to prove me—and the Bible—wrong. But eventually her resolve began to crack.One night, she lashed out at me in desperation. “Linda,” I replied, […]

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