Lost Treasure

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. – Matthew 13:44. In Australia a man has lost his treasure. A middle-aged Irishman...

A Lack Of Respect

So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and kissed him. And they asked each other about their well-being, and they went into the tent. – Exodus 18:21. I was shocked to read this morning about a man in southern Vietnam who has been sentenced to nine...

When Problems Come

Today’s devotional is from an article written by my son, Clark Wrather, for his church newsletter. Clark is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow, Oklahoma (He was called to be the Pastor of First Baptist Church of Yukon, Oklahoma in 2012). The title and Scripture were added...

Quenching the Thirst

And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. – Revelation 22:17. To quench our thirst we drink water. We know what that is like. But what...

Too Good to Be True

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. – John 1:12-13....

In Your Right Mind

Then they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been demon-possessed and had the legion, sitting and clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. – Mark 5:15. In Quetta, Pakistan Ghulam Raza likes to smoke scorpions when they are in season. He takes the...

Spiritual Schizophrenia

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded. – James 4:6-7. In Garland, Texas, Sherman Jackson was on his way to...

Strange But True

Today’s devotional was written by my son, Clark Wrather, who is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. …everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name. – Acts 10:43. I just love weird and strange pieces of information. Why? I really have...

Waiting for the Click

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. – 2 Timothy 3:1. A woman who was a child during the Vietnam War remembered after the September 11 attack what it was like for her during those dangerous times. She remembers her mother telling her to listen...

The Secret of Psalm 116

We’ve heard the testimonies again and again of those who survived and those who lost loved ones in the attack of September 11. I am still brought to tears when they share how their normal lives were attacked and destroyed in such a short period of time. I marvel...