The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Sun, 09/14/25
Hello, "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of…
Published: Sat, 09/13/25
Hello, In his autobiography, Breaking Barriers, syndicated columnist Carl Rowan tells about a teacher who greatly influenced his life. Rowan relates:…
Published: Fri, 09/12/25
Hello, I saw this quote the other day and it made sense to me. Let me share it with you: "I really cannot give you the formula for success. But I can…
Published: Thu, 09/11/25
Hello, I sent this out this e-Devotional a little bit late for a reason today. You see, I'm a native New Yorker, and I remember EXACTLY where I was 24…
Published: Wed, 09/10/25
Hello, Evangelist Paul Rader had many a talk with a banker in New York. The banker would reply that he was too busy for religion. Time passed and the…
Published: Tue, 09/09/25
Hello, She owned a string of hotels. She owned the Empire State Building. She was a billionaire. Yet, in September 1989 she was convicted of 33 counts…
Published: Mon, 09/08/25
Hello, In 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with…
Published: Sun, 09/07/25
Hello, For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10 In the…
Published: Sat, 09/06/25
Hello, In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the…
Published: Fri, 09/05/25
Hello, Today I wanted to share a poem with you that was written a long time ago by former slave ship captain and clergyman John Newton. Keep in mind…