The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Mon, 06/16/25
Hello, Listen to the words of Gordon MacDonald, from his work called "Cut & Sharpen" in the Leadership Journal: Once, when my wife, Gail, and I were…
Published: Sun, 06/15/25
Hello, Our habitual misuse of words has led us to imagine that Christian freedom consists in the moment, and we protest against anything that would…
Published: Sat, 06/14/25
Hello, If worship is just one thing we do, everything becomes mundane. If worship is the one thing we do, everything takes on eternal significance.
Published: Fri, 06/13/25
Hello, A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He…
Published: Thu, 06/12/25
Hello, "Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm." Publius Syrus 42 B.C. I agree with that statement, but want to add that if we allow Christ to…
Published: Wed, 06/11/25
Hello, The following story place in 2012, but it still makes me smile to think about it: He climbed into the backseat of our family vehicle grinning…
Published: Tue, 06/10/25
Hello, Christian businessman and author John D. Beckett shares the following personal story about the redemptive power of speaking the truth in love:I…
Published: Mon, 06/09/25
Hello, “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by a Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Are you trusting God to supply all…
Published: Sun, 06/08/25
Hello, Where would we be if God didn't bless and keep us on a daily basis...even when it seems like everything may be going wrong. I hope your day is…
Published: Sat, 06/07/25
Hello, Every young student knows of Isaac Newton's famed encounter with a falling apple. Newton discovered and introduced the laws of gravity in the…