The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Fri, 07/18/25
Hello, Yesterday I shared a link to a song by Gentleman Jim Reeves called "My Cathedral." A good friend (who is also a subscriber) reminded me that…
Published: Thu, 07/17/25
Hello, How long has it been since you spent some time out in a God's nature? Has it been a while since you have stopped, looked, and listened to the…
Published: Wed, 07/16/25
Hello, In the quiet town of Köniz, Switzerland, a mallard duck recently became an une pected celebrity when it was caught flying over the speed…
Published: Tue, 07/15/25
Hello, "When Jesus heard this, he said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in…
Published: Mon, 07/14/25
Hello, Utility bills can cause unwelcome surprises from time to time, but "unwelcome" might be a less sufficient description for one man than…
Published: Sun, 07/13/25
Hello, "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor…
Published: Sat, 07/12/25
Hello, "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2:1 Have you ever had one of those days when you are trying…
Published: Fri, 07/11/25
Hello, No more convincing evidence of the absence of parental affection e ists than that compiled by Rene Spitz. In a South American orphanage, Spitz…
Published: Thu, 07/10/25
Hello, "Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God…
Published: Wed, 07/09/25
Hello, Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person's story. 2. Listen to the other person's full story. 3. Listen to the other person's…