Devotions

  Tuesday, November 4 Riding Shotgun   But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. -Jesus in John 15:26   If you grew up watching Westerns, you’re very familiar with the shotgun rider. He was the well-armed, grizzled guard …

    From my latest book, “The Three Trees.” How everyone likes to hear their spoken: The Lone Ranger Names: Like I said, it’s the sweetest sound in the world. Your name. Spoken by a friend, loved one, or masked rider. Two questions: Great debateo “is ‘HiYo’ or ‘HiHo’? What does “kemi sabe” mean?     Names matter even if …

The Radical Words of Jesus Luke 6:27-31. Let’s get this out of the way: Jesus was a radical. A rebel. If you don’t believe that, ask that motley crew of Pharisee reporters who followed along, trying to trap Jesus in his teaching. He was a radical. A rebel. That’s one of the things I’ve always loved about the Lord Jesus. …

See Dirt, Throw Seeds If you see dirt, throw seeds. If you see seeds, water them.   Swahili Your statement means: Ukiona udongo,  panda mbegu. Ukiona mbegu mwangia maji. “Maji” is water in Swahili. That is what our lives should be about: sowing seeds. Gospel seeds Seeds of Kindness Seeds of Generosity Seeds of Compassion The list could go on …

Created for goosd works    Ephesians 2: 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.   “Do all …

  3 Reasons Why I Carry a Compass.   STAY IN TOUCH: We’d love for you to sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. You can also follow us at the Creekbank Facebook Page. There’s always more at The Creek.   www.creekbank.net Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And …

  We’d love for you to sign up for our weekly newsletter. It’s about the Mission of Creekbank Stories to Share Moving Stories that Encourage and Inspire. There’s always more at the Creek.   www.creekbank.net     QUOTES AND SNIPPETS I’ve always been a collector of quotes and pithy sayings. They motivate me and serve as road signs to keep my …

The leaping beggar in Acts 3 “And he jumped so high and clicked his heels.” -“Mr. Bojangles” Jerry Jeff Walker   Acts 3 You’ll enjoy the action-packed story of the healing of the lame beggar. PODCAST AT https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/1921102 How high do you think he leapt? PETER: “Look at me!” “Silver and gold have I none, but what I have I …

  “I think it was Tolstoy who said something like, “If you feel pain, you’re alive, and if you feel the pain of others, it means you’re human.”   If you’ve got a platform and have experienced great pain, you should share about it.  

Proverbs 25 for Dec. 25   Ground-Truthing: Don’t repeat it until you’ve seen it with your own two eyes. ”What your eyes have seen do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame? Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another’s secret,” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ …

  Everything rises and falls on relationships. -John Maxwell It’s all about relationships. It’s all about connecting.   Dr. Erik Bailey once told me, “My Aunt Dru always said, “Baby, even if our hands don’t touch, our hearts always do.” That’s relationships. They can be in proximity. Or they can be separated by miles. But never separated in hearts. Everything …

  Psalm 50:20: The cattle on a thousand hills 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine. God owns it all: every head of cattle; every dollar bill.   We are simply stewards. He owns it …

“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” There is nothing weak about a gentle answer. Rather, it is a sign of inner strength. A person who can lower the temperature is to be admired.   www.creekbank.net

Proverbs 14 for August 14 keep your eyes on the path. The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬     https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.14.8.NLT