God's Lemonade Stand

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”Galatians 5:22 Joy should not be dependent upon circumstances in your life but should be an inner peace and contentment attained only through following God. You don’t allow your environment to drag you down but purpose in your heart to overflow with joy.  Joy is more than a feeling but it is an action…

But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love. 1Corinthians 13:13ASV Bible Gateway One of my favorite coffee drive thrus out here in Idaho has this advertisement which is my title for a three new refreshing summer drinks. I like the Christian aspect of it for writing a devotion.  As a believer we are to shine His light and be bright for the kingdom of Heaven…

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 Are you fretful over world news, financial collapse, bad medical reports, and so much more? If honest everyone has been anxious at some time or other. God gave us our emotions but we are to try to be led by the Spirit instead of the flesh.  Wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes and disasters are…

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:15 You’ve no doubt heard the phrase “no news is good news” which really doesn’t always hold true but when you go away on a vacation and have no access to the outside world no news is indeed good news because your mind can relax from the fears of things happening in the world. If you want to be at peace with yourself and…

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.2 Timothy 4:8 Once believers die and enter Heaven we are promised different crowns according to scripture. You think why would I want a silly crown what’s up with that? I really have no good response to…

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city” . Proverbs 16:32 Do you have trouble with self control? It could be in areas of spending, eating, texting, talking so many things. A self controlled person is a real gem.  Many times you may want to do something or buy something but that is your flesh talking. You have to just say no and set boundaries for…

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”.Matthew 7:13-14 Church does not save you. Baptism does not save you. Who you know won’t save you. Social status or wealth won’t save you. Being a nice person won’t save you. A…

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”Proverbs 14:12 There was a TV game show in the sixties entitled what my devotion title is today. Catchy title and basically premise was be truthful or lose.  In life you are better off being truthful at home, at school, with friends, on the job, and basically everything. In John 8 it speaks of the truth setting you free…

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”Romans 12:2 How many people do you think live like this is all there is so live with gusto and don’t worry about consequences?Laughing and mocking at any consequences to actions that deep down people know are…

“The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 What are you waiting on? Waiting on God is hard to do but my friend take it from a person in ‘the waiting room’ you have to be still and stop trying to pry a door open that is shut. Doesn’t seem fair you say. Maybe it isn’t but for now that is where you are at.  Waiting for answers to prayer and changes to occur can…

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”1 Peter 2:9 What is the latest cool fad?I was thinking maybe the ‘weighted vest’ where you hear of celebrities walking or hiking with them. Trending as the saying goes. Do you fall for fads or are you happy and…

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10 NIV The late Pastor Charles Stanley used to say retirement was not a concept found in the Bible and indeed it is more of a man made concept to retire at 55 or 65 and then what?  My husband entered that phase recently but he wants to work but has not been called…

“But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.”Habakkuk 2:20 One of the best spiritual exercises you can do is to learn to be still. No phone to use as a crutch but simply to sit with your thoughts and be still. I had the joy of doing this one morning recently watching humming birds zipping through my yard. A gentle rain fell adding to the moment.  You can’t truly…

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”Colossians 3:12 I was on my weekly prayer call originating from Huntsville, Alabama when one lady declared ‘You are’ with ‘you’ meaning God.   You are Almighty. You are righteous. You are set apart. You are Holy. You are the great I am. You are the Redeemer.…

“The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 As you go down the road of life you will have yield signs, detours, dead end, high water, one lane ahead, and many other ‘warning’ signs. Some take you by surprise others just happen.  A surprise medical diagnoses catches you off guard. A friend refuses to be your friend anymore. Your church implodes and friends…

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Feelings are a tangible real emotion for all people probably even an infant who can’t talk yet using their  crying to express how they feel at a particular time.  If you are a parent of a small child listen to your children if they try to explain something to you or indicate their feelings because it…

They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. The stalk has no head; it will produce no flour. Were it to yield grain, foreigners would swallow it up.Hosea 8:7 Thanks again to an Idaho motorist for providing my title for today meaning ‘whirlwind’ from their vanity tag. When I saw it I immediately wondered if the individual knew Jesus or just made this a comical play on words as much of secular…