Posts by Brandon Starnes
Rejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Consider the Lilies (August 2023)
I suffered a spiritual discouragement recently, and I allowed my mind to wander with worry longer than I should have. Then I called on the Lord in prayer, and He said, “Take no anxious thought.” And I turned my mind to the passage in Matthew 6 which says, “Consider the lilies of the field, for…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Help Needed (July 2023)
Have you ever needed help? Have you had a friend who needed YOUR help? Maybe a little help or maybe a lot? There is an account in the gospels of a man sick with the palsy (a paralysis of some kind). This lame man’s friends went to great lengths to bring him face to face…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Renovation Realities (June 2023)
On popular home makeover shows, a professional team of designers, carpenters, and electricians will descend on an unsuspecting homeowner and renovate a part, or all, of their home in a matter of hours or days. It is inspiring and exhausting at the same time! The work of renovation is a good mental image for the…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Before and After (May 2023)
Most of us who have lived more than a few decades (and many who are much younger) can divide our life into one or two dramatic “before” and “after” moments. This comes as no surprise. The history of humanity hinges on the generations of “Before Christ” and the 2,000-plus years “After Christ.” For every born-again…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Be Thou My Vision (April 2023)
“Be Thou My Vision” is one of Christianity’s oldest and best-loved hymns. This eighth-century, anonymous, Irish hymn expresses humanity’s ageless need for a vision of Christ, the Light of the World, and a deep, soul’s desire for His presence (a sun and shield) to guide us through all our days. Have you ever noted the…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Love Like an Ocean (March 2023)
“Love Like an Ocean” “For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is His also. The sea is His, and He made it: and His hands formed the dry land.” Psalm 95:3-5. God has revealed so…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – A New Year’s Devotional (Part 3)
Day 1:The actual goal of Scripture memorization is not recitation, and the purpose of meditation is not deeper thinking skills. The goal of memorization and meditation is transformation of my heart and mind. The goal is Renewal! “Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy Word is truth” John 17:17. Day 2: “A man is what he thinks about…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – A New Year’s Devotional (Part 2)
Day 1: God’s promises to us are great! They are powerful! Perfect! And we can meet each new day expecting (Biblical hope!) to find God’s hand of faithfulness and forgiveness as strong to save as the day before. “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – A New Year’s Devotional Collection (Part 1)
Day 1: The word renewal can be simply defined “to make like new.” Another definition given suggests the act of renewing involves “filling again by supplying what has been used up.” When we come to the end of the crazy, Christmas-filled month of December, we need a refresh! The house needs cleaned, the schedule needs a break,…
Read MoreRejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Good Will to All (Christmas 2022)
The Christmas holiday is recognized by both the world and Christian as a season of giving. Many folks in society look for opportunities to do good at this time of year. Merry bells are rung for donations, bright red boxes are filled with toys, parcels are mailed, and society finds satisfaction in deeds done for…
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