by Crystal Harris | Apr 11, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, 16-17 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock,...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 10, 2020 | blog
The Pedicure from Jesus – Jesus encourages us to do the dirty jobs. Text: John 13:12-17 New International Version (NIV) 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 9, 2020 | blog
Text: Psalm 2:11 The Lord gives strength to his people. The Lord blesses his people with peace. Reflection: Disclaimer: First of all, as your bookkeeper, I am the least qualified to write a devotional for you. So, here goes… As much as I love being your bookkeeper,...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 8, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: John 13:1 Scripture Reading: “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” Reflection: My family traded in...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 7, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Reliability in times of need Text: Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but fund nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “may you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 6, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: “Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing,” Proverbs 12:18 NRSV. Reflection: Recently I received a phone call from a friend who, when talking about the stay at home order, made the remark, “I wonder how many babies will be...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 3, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Caring for Geographic Neighbors Text: Proverbs 3:27-29 International Children’s Bible (ICB) 27 Whenever you are able, do good to people who need help. 28 If you have what your neighbor asks for, don’t say to him, “Come back later. I will give it to you tomorrow.”...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 2, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Reflection: First of all, as your bookkeeper, I am the least qualified to write a devotional for you. Perhaps take what I...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 1, 2020 | blog
Text: “Whoever walks with God walks in Light” Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:105 Reflection: Whoever walks with God walks in Light. No one is turned away. All are welcome. I speak now of the eternal Light which brings hope to all the world. I speak now of God who is...
by Crystal Harris | Mar 31, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: Proverbs 12:18 Scripture: “Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Reflection: I have been watching a lot of movies with my kids these days. Whereas movie nights were a weekend activity, now we can’t remember what day it...
