Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
“The lame will take the plunder.” It’s the injured, who in desperation, break into the heart of God and plunder His beauty and affections. Job 5:18, “For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal.” Isaiah 30:26, “The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be […]
Psalm 97:1-2 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many Islands be glad. 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. This has been one of those great verses that have been an anchor to my soul in this fallen world, because it gives
There is a sorrow that comes as a result of sin, that comes from this world. It leaves you with only regret, and no redemptive hope. This is a terrible sorrow that keeps you frozen in time, with no way forward. There is another sorrow that comes from the Holy Spirit that leads to repentance,
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Sometimes I hear about Movers, Shakers, and Players. These are people, usually Men of influence and power. They have Alpha personalities and know how to make things happen. These are the kind of people who are builders and high achievers. They are not easily moved, because they are leaders, and are a lot better at
Why does God so often wait till the last minute to come through in meeting a need? It’s not that it just happens occasionally, but it seems to be kind of routine for God to do it that way. Kind of like on Easter; just when the guys were hidden away in a locked room
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Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, and looks at that alone; laughs at impossibilities, and cries “It shall be done.”
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In Song of Solomon chapter 5 there is this amazing dramatic scene played out. From verse 2-7 the Shulamite is slow to respond her Beloved’s voice. She loves Him; her heart is awake, but she is asleep. When He awakens her, she has all kinds of excuses to not respond to loves call. When she
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Have you ever noticed that sometimes there are days that can only be called “Evil Days.” You know, those days when it seems like your flesh is on steroids. The temptation to sin is intense, and the victories you’ve been celebrating seem like like a distant memory. Just when you thought you had made significant
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Alleluia He Is Still Rise. The way we describe our situations in life reveal whether or not we really believe He WINS. I Believe in the Resurrection, just like I believe on the rising of the sun, not just because I can see it, but because by it I can see everything else. C.S. Lewis
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Six or seven years ago, I was in a remote village in Sudan with a few other clergy, doing various kinds of ministry with both laity and local clergy. One night about 9 o’clock the Bishop there told me that there were two people, both a man and a women were there for me to
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