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Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:09:09 -0400 We have made some changes to our devotional RSS feed, and unfortunately that means that the feed's address has changed. To subscribe to the new feed, please add http://feeds.feedburner.com/cces to your RSS reader of choice. A new devotional is available:Pardon Me! can be read at http://www.ccesonline.com/devotionals/ Thank You! |
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Listening is Caring
Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:17:53 -0400 We have made some changes to our devotional RSS feed, and unfortunately that means that the feed's address has changed. To subscribe to the new feed, please add http://feeds.feedburner.com/cces to your RSS reader of choice. A new devotional is available:Listening is Caring can be read at http://www.ccesonline.com/devotionals/christian-life/listening-is-caring/ Thank You! |
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Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:58:23 -0400 We have made some changes to our devotional RSS feed, and unfortunately that means that the feed's address has changed. To subscribe to the new feed, please add http://feeds.feedburner.com/cces to your RSS reader of choice. A new devotional is available:The Fight for Freedom can be read at http://www.ccesonline.com/devotionals/holidaysseasons/the-fight-for-freedom/ Thank You! |
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Encourage One Another
Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:57:12 -0400 I Peter 3:8,9Finally, all of you, be of one mind, having compassion for one another. Love as brothers. Be tenderhearted, be courteous, not returning evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, returning blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you might inherit a blessing. The Bible talks often about the "one another" concept. Pray for one another, love one another, encourage one another, forgive one another. I Peter 3:8 & 9 is a good reminder that tells us that if we want to be blessed, we need to bless others as well. It's our calling. This is not really a conditional promise that says you must bless in order to be blessed. It one of those natural consequences. When you are encouraging and blessing others, you are blessed in return. I remember one day when my friend called and asked, "Are you going to be home for a little while?" I said yes, and she replied, "Good. I'm bringing you some roses." And she did. They were gorgeous. What a blessing they were to me! And she told me often how much it encouraged and blessed her to be able to share her flowers with friends. Why not think of some little things - or maybe even big things - you can do today to encourage someone you know? Write a note, call, say a kind word, or in some other way brighten someone's day. My friend, I encourage you today to be a blessing to someone else and I guarantee you will be blessed, too! Father, thank You for the joy of serving you by serving one another. By Ann Shorb Copyright Ann Shorb 2007 |
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Forgetting? Remember!
Sat, 26 May 2007 15:21:40 -0400 I Timothy 2:1-2I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority over you; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Have you ever thought about the difference between forgetting and remembering? Remembering is a conscious choice. It involves an effort on my part to pull from my memory bank thoughts and feelings previously deposited there. Forgetting . . . well, that just happens. I fail to send that birthday card to my friend, or I let the appointment with the dentist slip by. Oops! It happens more frequently than I'd like! How do I stop forgetting? I make that conscious effort to remember. Date books, To-Do lists, and sticky notes all help prompt me to bring to mind the things I need to do. Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the United States. It's a conscious effort by our government to help us remember and honor those who fought and died for our country lest we forget the great price of our freedom. As we pause to remember them, let us not forget those who currently serve in our armed forces, and those who lead our country. Please take a few moments to pray for the provision of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Pray for their protection, and ask God to bless their loved ones here at home. Many of you reading this live outside of the U.S. Regardless of where you are tomorrow, take a moment to pray for those who lead your nation. Ask God to give wisdom and direction to those in authority. Thank Him for the blessings you have around you. Really, we need to do this more than just on one special day every year. We need to let every day be a memorial day. Are you forgetting to pray? Remember! Lord, You have blessed us as a nation with great freedom and riches. Thank You for the abundance of these gifts. May we never forget Your kindness to us, no matter where we live. By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2007 |
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God is for Me
Tue, 22 May 2007 20:24:19 -0400 Romans 8:31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Many years ago while I was driving around town doing errands, well-known Bible teacher and author, Dr. Warren Wiersbe was on the radio. He was presenting a lesson on discouragement from Romans chapter eight that I've never forgotten. His entire message was encouraging, but here's one nugget that I've shared with many people. Whenever the clouds of discouragement hang over you, pick up your Bible and read the words of the apostle Paul in Romans 8. Pay particular attention to verses 31-39, and the many times he uses the phrase "for us." What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God who justifieth.Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you focus on the thought, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" rephrase it and make it personal. Remind yourself, "GOD IS FOR ME!" Say it to yourself four times emphasizing a different word each time: God is for me! God is for me! God is for me! God is for me! You can even substitute your own name for the word "me" and read it through again and again. Meditate on this truth and carry it with you from morning till night. In fact, why not print it on a card and stick it on your mirror, windowsill, refrigerator or computer--anywhere you'll see it often? Read it and rejoice! Let it remind you of songs about God's love like the one I've printed below, and turn that sadness into gladness. Almighty God, when discouragement settles around me, please replace my depressing thoughts with strength, hope and joy as I recall that Your love is so strong that it will never let me go, and that You are always working on my behalf. By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2007 |
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My Mother's Songs
Sat, 12 May 2007 17:31:22 -0400 MY MOTHER'S SONGS Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Even now as I close my eyes I can see my mother standing at the kitchen sink washing dishes. Routinely she washes and rinses, but all the while she sings. Rock of Ages . . . Abide With Me . . . His Eye Is On the Sparrow . . . The Old Rugged Cross . . . The list of songs I learned from her could go on and on. She never sang a solo in church, nor was ever in the choir, but she sang as she worked, as she drove, as she went through her daily routine. Throughout history we find songs of mothers reflecting the greatness and goodness of God at work in their lives. In Luke 1 we read of Mary's song of faith, acceptance and praise after learning that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah. Her song looks forward to the work of God in her life and the lives of His people. In the Old Testament, I Samuel 2 records the prayer-song of Hannah as she looks back in praise and worship for the grace of God in granting her deepest desire by giving her a son. One of my mother's greatest gifts to me was to teach me, through her example, that the songs of faith and joy will keep your heart and mind steady, even in the tough times. The truths I learned from those hymns carried me through my adolescence and young adulthood and into the later years of my life. They gave, and still give, the gift of hope and comfort. As my mother was dying she could no longer sing her songs of courage and strength, so I laid my head next to hers on the pillow, and I sang to her. It was my way of giving back to her the gift that she had given to me. Thank You, Father, for such sweet memories of a mother who loved You. And thank You for the gift of song. By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2006 |
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The Wait
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:16:00 -0400 Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Our trip was going smoothly. The weather was good and the road conditions safe. My husband and I were traveling south through Virginia on I-95 from Pennsylvania to Florida when suddenly traffic came to a halt. That's not usual for a major highway, but soon it became apparent that this delay was worse than normal. The radio told us that several hours earlier there had been a horrific accident about 30 miles ahead that required cleaning up an overturned truck, and actually resurfacing the road to repair the damage from the fire that occurred. The wait was long, and we were between exits so there was no chance of escaping and finding another route. All I wanted was a rest stop so we could get out and stretch. Some of the trucks near us were noisy. For hours we inched toward our destination at less than 5 miles per hour. Florida seemed awfully far away! Turning my head, I saw what I had been missing. Dogwood trees were blooming along the roadside. Tiny soft pink blossoms covered other trees. It was a beautiful day so we put down the windows and enjoyed the warm air. Since it was neither too hot nor too cold, we didn't have to run the heater or the air conditioner, saving us fuel. The birds were singing and spring was in the air. Before long my mood of impatience turned to thankfulness for the blessings I had almost overlooked. The gas tank was full, the sun was shining and it was the perfect day. We put on some relaxing music and enjoyed the wait. That experience reminded me once again that it's not the events of life that determine whether I'm happy or miserable, it's my attitude. Of course, I would rather have traveled without this long delay, but I had a choice. I could make the best of the situation and find the blessings in the moment, or I could fret, stew, worry and be miserable. Either way, I still had to wait. The choice was up to me Father, how I thank You for opening my eyes to see the beauty around me that day. The next time I am miserable, remind me to stop focusing on the negative and to look at the blessings You place all around me. By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2006 |
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The Lord is Good to All
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:05:15 -0400 Psalm 145:8The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. Psalm 37:1-4Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. When our children were little, we taught them the simple prayer that many children say before they eat: "God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food." We said that prayer three times a day, over and over again. Truly our hearts were thankful, but I know we never have fully comprehended what the full meaning is of those first two phrases: "God is great. God is good." The scriptures remind us over and over again of the goodness and the greatness of God. Psalm 145 says, "The Lord is good to all." Every human being experiences the goodness and the greatness of God. Sometimes that may seem unfair to us, and we may worry about the evil person getting a blessing, when really he or she does not deserve it; however, Psalm 37 reminds us, "Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." I love that phrase "Feed on His faithfulness." Have you been feeding on His faithfulness, goodness and greatness? The Lord is good! He is good to all. He is good to you, and He is good to me. Heavenly Father, thank You that when I meditate on Your goodness my heart rejoices and the burdens of the day get a little bit lighter. By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2007 |
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The Dissertation Stone
Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:01:50 -0400 II Corinthians 12:9And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. There's a little red rock sitting on my desk near my computer. I call it my dissertation stone. You see, years ago when I was working on my doctorate, I faced the same battle every time I faced a new assignment. I'd sit down to write my paper or to take an exam and Satan, my enemy, would be right there beside me whispering in my ear, "You can't do this. You aren't smart enough." When I stopped long enough to remind myself that I had done well last time, he argued, "But you won't get it right this time." He filled my head with such doubt and fear, that I'd get up and walk away. The problem wasn't that he was telling me lies. Satan always tells us lies! The problem was, I was believing his lies! When it came time to research and write my dissertation, the most challenging academic assignment I'd ever faced, the doubts and fears only intensified. Driving home one day, author Max Lucado was on the radio discussing his new book entitled He Still Moves Stones. His words were so intriguing that I couldn't get out of the car once I reached home. He reminded me that the very same power that brought Christ back to life and rolled away that incredible stone that sealed His grave is available to me today. It hasn't changed and it hasn't diminished. I can face any impossible situation in His power. Whatever difficulty I'm facing today, God's power is sufficient to overcome. God still moves stones! As I stepped out of my car, I glanced down and there among all the white gravel was one very noticeable little red stone. I picked it up, carried it to my desk, and placed it at the base of my computer monitor as my visual reminder that God still moves stones. Every time I looked at that little red rock I was reminded to ask God for His power to face that difficult task of writing my dissertation. Satan continued to whisper his lies to try and defeat me, but I no longer believed them. My friend, as you meditate on the miracle of the resurrected Christ today, remember that whatever impossible situation you are facing, God's power is sufficient to make you victorious. There is nothing too hard for Him. He still moves stones! Almighty God, we praise and bless Your name because of who You are. May we never lose sight of Your greatness, and never stop trusting Your power. May we live in the power of the resurrection! By Ann ShorbCopyright Ann Shorb, 2007 |
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