by Elizabeth Hamilton | Jan 18, 2021 | Devotional
Luke 18 and 19 tells of two rich and powerful men. One of them is called a “ruler,” and the other one “chief among the publicans.” They both seemed to be ruled by money. Both of them sought out Jesus. Both wanted eternal life. The interesting thing is that neither one...
by Elizabeth Hamilton | Jan 11, 2021 | Devotional
An Egyptian fable tells of a boy who had to find his way through the desert alone. Every step was painstaking. There was no water, and survival was difficult. In desperation, he dug with his bare hands to find water. Then he stumbled, walking and sometimes even...
by Elizabeth Hamilton | Jan 4, 2021 | Devotional
Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. Psalm 42:5 2020 was an eventful year for us. But so was 2007. So many things happened that year. People from...
by Elizabeth Hamilton | Dec 28, 2020 | Devotional
Larry Freeman, when pastoring in Florida, had several older people in his congregation. One of these was Emma, an older woman who lived alone. Her son was a friend of Larry, and he called, troubled. A break in had happened at his mom’s house, and somehow the police...
by Elizabeth Hamilton | Dec 21, 2020 | Devotional
For the first time ever, I didn’t want to take down the nativity scene at the front of the church. That’s unusual. Usually by the time that Christmas is over, I’m ready not to see it again for at least twelve months! Don’t get me wrong! I enjoy giving and getting...
by Elizabeth Hamilton | Dec 14, 2020 | Devotional
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 God with us. I think those are some of my favorite words from the Christmas story. God has a way to come to...
