Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they...

I don't understand how God's Son became a man. And I really don't see why He would die for me. What did He have to pay to take my sins away? See the life that He gave; then watch Him step from the grave! All I know down deep in...

During 2022, DeacPost will occasionally feature a devotion written for the 1999 LDA Publication: "Celebrating Servants" God's People at Work". This devotion has been slightly edited from the original for length. We hope you enjoy! He...

"So there will be one flock, and one shepherd." John 10:16 Ponder with me about how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, cares for us. I'm thinking of my neighbor, who raises sheep. In lambing season, Coleco, a 12-year-old seasoned mama,...

“ went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath. They were astounded at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.” Luke 4:31-32 NRSV The listeners in Capernaum were right about Jesus – his...

“As for you, But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.” Micah 5:2 (NRSV) I was born...

“...he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.” Luke 1:53 (NRSV) Under Grandma’s Christmas tree were piles of presents, including pajamas for all 10 grandchildren. We looked forward to leaving...

Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) A knock on our door on Christmas Eve. We opened the door to a couple, the...

“For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a...

“For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home….” Hebrews 13:14 (LB) “...our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians....