And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. ~1 Peter 3:15 NLT I remember the day and the place: July 20, 1969. I was nine years old.
Read moreHonoring the Past While Stepping into a New Year
Author: Martin Wiles
Martin Wiles lives in Greenwood, SC, and is the founder of Love Lines from God. He is a freelance editor, English teacher, pastor, and author. He serves as Managing Editor for both Christian Devotions and Vinewords.net and is an instructor for the Christian PEN (professional editor’s network). Wiles is multi-published author. His most recent book, Grits, Grace, and Grands, is available on Amazon. He and his wife are parents of two and grandparents of seven. He can be contacted at [email protected].
When Time Stood Still
And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing. ~Psalm 71:9 NLT Ah, the days when time stood still—or, at least, seemed to. I remember the
Read moreThe Chase
For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me. ~John 6:44 NLT A shout peeled through the quiet morning air. The chase was about to begin. Deer
Read moreWrestling with God
This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. ~Genesis 32:24 NLT For years, my youngest brother loved wrestling. But wrestling with
Read moreOther Awareness
Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took
Read moreStubborn Is as Stubborn Does
Then they will not be like their ancestors—stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. ~Psalm 78:8 NLT Something magical happened when my grandfather whispered the words, “Giddy up.” He discovered that
Read moreStay Ahead, not Behind
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. ~Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT I once carried a large trash bag, but no more. Now, I stay ahead, not behind.
Read moreToo Many Words
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble. ~Proverbs 14:3 NLT Sometimes, when I think I’ve said a lot, I haven’t. Too
Read moreSlowing Down
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have
Read moreMoving Beyond Betrayal
Then David sent for her (Bathsheba), and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. ~2 Samuel 11:4 NLT “I’ve had an affair.” Moving beyond betrayal takes stamina and more courage than we
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