The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Fri, 12/13/24
Hello, Let's get into some Christmas Carols. Today's Carol: "Silent Night" This carol was written by a priest Joseph Mohr in the form of a poem in…
Published: Thu, 12/12/24
Hello, It's been 18 months since my heart transplant in June of 2023. In that time, I have given a great deal of thought to how this could possibly be…
Published: Wed, 12/11/24
Hello, Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before…
Published: Tue, 12/10/24
Hello, Author Philip Yancey writes:Where I live in the Rocky Mountains, you can see several thousand stars with the naked eye on a clear night. All of…
Published: Mon, 12/09/24
Hello, Apologies for not getting an Open Word e-Devotional into your hands this a.m. I believe the technical challenges are out of the way. I want to…
Published: Sun, 12/08/24
Hello, John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator,…
Published: Sat, 12/07/24
Hello, The great New England preacher Phillips Brooks was noted for his poise and quiet manner. At times, however, even he suffered moments of…
Published: Fri, 12/06/24
Hello, Years ago, I saw a clip from the movie "Schindler's List" that stopped me in my tracks. I had seen it before and it made an impact. Seeing it…
Published: Thu, 12/05/24
Updated: Thu, 12/05/24
Hello, After a long absence from the stage, pianist Vladimir Horowitz was to perform in Chicago. Franz Mohr, the chief concert technician for Steinway…
Published: Wed, 12/04/24
Updated: Wed, 12/04/24
Hello, Dr. Helen Roseveare, missionary to Zaire, told the following story. "A mother at our mission station died after giving birth to a premature…