by jbrackbill | Nov 12, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
We all know what it is like to fail at something in a context where our authority is domineering and without mercy and grace. In an atmosphere like that what is the temptation when we fail? Do we run to that person or do we run away? Are we transparent or do we hide...
by jbrackbill | Nov 6, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
There are certain verses that just stick out in a universal way to God’s people. What verses do you think of first from Proverbs? Most likely many of us think of Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding....
by jbrackbill | Oct 30, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
Prayer is a priceless gift of God to His children. No doubt, it is also the most neglected gift that God has given His children. Over a year ago I started running once again after a long time…and I do mean a long time. I decided to start slow and discipline...
by jbrackbill | Oct 22, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
All of us sleep ever day (at least I hope we do!). Sleep is a fact of life. Without sleep we could not live. But have you ever thought about what sleep teaches us spiritually? Here are some of the things the Lord would want us to know and learn in relationship to...
by jbrackbill | Oct 16, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
“You, O LORD, are a shield about me” are the words of David in Psalm 3 as He flees from His son Absalom and they are dear words to all those who follow the LORD. We are in the right place when we recognize that we need the LORD to be our shield and that in...
by jbrackbill | Oct 8, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
The church at Crete needed to be established. It was early on in church history and Titus was the Apostle Paul’s apostolic representative there. We learn from Paul’s letter to Titus that he needed to “set in order what remains” (Titus 1:5). How...
