Is the Christian Faith a Leap into the Dark or a leap into the Light?
The day I gave my heart to Jesus on October 12, 1981, little could I have imagined that this decision of faith, over 44 years later, would prove, not only
Author: Curt Blattman
Reflections on the Book of Daniel and the Sovereignty of God
As I was reading the first two chapters of the book of Daniel the other day I was struck by four separate verses that displayed how God sovereignly moved in
The Reading Experience of a Lifetime
Today marks a milestone in my website blog. This devotion is a repost of perhaps my all-time personal favorite one and marks my 2,000th devotion! When I started my daily
Albert Barnes – Quotes to Encourage the Soul
Albert Barnes (1798 – 1870) was an American pastor, theologian, author, and staunch abolitionist. He is best known for his insightful Bible commentary and notes, which consisted of 14 volumes
Reformation vs Transformation
A picture of the reformed life is when an alcoholic goes to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and puts his faith in a higher power, but not Jesus. As a result, he
A Better Treasure
Treasure! The word sound so attractive and for most people seeking after treasure is something exciting and wonderful. And while earthly treasures can provide some satisfaction and happiness, for those
Martyn Lloyd-Jones Quotes that Inspire – Part III
“Yes, but you will never know any joy until you know Christ. He is the source of joy; He is the fount of all blessings; everything comes through Him.”1 “The
How to Live Stably in an Unstable World
That we live in an unstable world is an understatement. With wars always going on, crime taking place all over, fires breaking out without any warning, hurricanes and earthquakes killing
The Blessing of Pitch Blackness
Can anything good come out of pitch blackness? Normally when one hears this phrase we think of negative thoughts. But as with everything in life the perspective we view things
Our Greatest Act of Love
As a Christian there are many ways that we can demonstrate the love of Christ. For example, we can send emails or send a text to a friend letting them