http://cathscommunity.com teaching devotion to god and his word Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:34:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you in a storm right now in your life? Be encouraged - you can sing even in the storm. Jesus gives you joy and peace not "because of" the circumstances, but "in spite of" the circumstances. David knew the dark storms of life, as is evidenced in Psalm ... http://cathscommunity.com/1032/day-50-jesus-you-make-me-sing-in-the-storm/ I love the early mornings with the Lord. Just yesterday, a friend asked me what time I arise for quiet time in the morning. I hesitate sharing my response because I don’t want anyone to think my time should be their time for quiet time. I have been an early ... http://cathscommunity.com/1021/day-49-jesus-you-awaken-me-for-quiet-time/ Are you a Martha or a Mary in your devotion to the Lord? Martha was distracted and Mary was devoted. Martha was worried and bothered about many things. Mary was sitting at the Lord’s feet, listening to His Word (Luke 10:38-42). Growing in my devotion as a “Mary”, sitting at ... http://cathscommunity.com/1017/day-48-jesus-you-desire-my-devotion/ Three weeks ago I received the news that RH "Bob" Hawkins Sr. had graduated from this life on February 9, 2010, and was now at home with his Lord and Savior. Bob Hawkins Sr. was the visionary founder of Harvest House Publishers and launched the writing careers of many bestselling ... http://cathscommunity.com/1003/my-tribute-to-bob-hawkins-sr/ Have you wondered about your purpose in life? My husband’s grandfather used to ask his family, “What’s it all about?”, to stimulate lively conversation at the dinner table. The Lord took me on a journey today in His Word to teach me a powerful truth about His desires and purposes ... http://cathscommunity.com/1000/day-47-jesus-you-have-made-me-for-yourself/ Have you ever wished you could fly? Well, in God’s economy we are given wings like eagles, we can run and not get tired, and walk and not become weary (Isaiah 40:28-30). I love thinking about how the Lord has made me a new creature; the old things have passed ... http://cathscommunity.com/995/day-46-jesus-you-make-me-brand-new/ Jesus leads us out of despair, failure, difficulties, and sorrows on to a new place in His plan for our lives. When we are in the midst of these trials, we can feel as though we are in a black hole that goes on seemingly forever. But take heart. The ... http://cathscommunity.com/989/day-45-jesus-you-lead-me-on-to-a-new-day/ In my greatest trials, I struggle with a sense of helplessness. No wonder the author of Hebrews says, “So then, since we have so great a High Priest who has entered heaven; Jesus, the Son of God; let us hold firmly to what we believe” (Hebrews 4:14). Holding firmly to ... http://cathscommunity.com/985/day-44-jesus-you-give-grace-for-my-need/ We live in that sometimes uncomfortable place of the “now and not yet.” The future for any who know Christ is bright and filled with promise. There will come a day when we have a true face-to-face experience with the Lord Jesus Christ. He will “appear” and we will see ... http://cathscommunity.com/982/day-43-jesus-you-are-my-blessed-hope/ Have you ever eaten a meal and you still experienced hunger pangs long after the last bite? The Lord lays out a feast for us in His Word. And while our hunger for His Word grows and grows, our heart is satisfied every time we enjoy its delicacies. We are ... http://cathscommunity.com/979/day-42-jesus-your-word-satisfies-my-soul/