Paula's Daily Devotions

Have you ever seen those T-shirts that say “not friendly, do not approach” on them? What they are saying in a sarcastic way is “don’t get too close to me” … indicating their disposition at the moment is less than desirable. It could mean they haven’t had their coffee yet or maybe they are not interested in having you step into their world. (Kind of like some Chihuahuas) It got me to thinking how this should be the way we are with the devil. “Do not approach”! Years ago, I had

Abraham was told that God was willing and able to bless him and he in turn would be a blessing to others. “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” - Genesis 12:2 Many times, the Israelites had to learn the difference between a curse and a blessing. They were so stubborn, the original group didn’t even make it into the Promised land. The blessing of that beautiful land flowing with milk and honey wa

When I was looking at this picture this morning, it reminded me of how much I really love my Jesus for all He’s done for me in my life. We sometimes just talk about it so casually, the intensity of what He went through for us becomes lessened somehow. The very fact that He did it FOR US is amazing. So today I want to share the second verse of “My Jesus, I Love Thee” as a reminder for us all. “I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tr