Devotionals

When Things Look Hopeless, Look Back.

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Aug 09, 2020

The summer is behind us and we’re now looking forward to what remains of an otherwise upside-down year. The past few months have been trying to say the least, and many of us wrestle with anxiety about what’s to come this fall. Between COVID-19, the economy, racial tensions, and politics, it’s overwhelming and discouraging to consider it all. However, you’re in good company.

Have You Invited Jesus Over Lately?

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Jun 15, 2020

In the days following Jesus’ resurrection, we read in Luke 24 about His appearance to the disciples on the road to Emmaus. In that story, we learn about their discussions and about the dinner these disciples had with Jesus. We read of their breaking of bread and their ultimate realization that they’d been speaking to Jesus in the flesh all along. The moments following that dinner were filled with excitement as those disciples rushed to tell others what happened. But as we look back on their joy from that dinner with Jesus, there’s something important to remember – Jesus wouldn’t...

COVID 19: Eternal Security in the Midst of Chaos

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Apr 15, 2020

The COVID 19 crisis has brought about an unusual situation in which people have stayed home to avoid encountering the deadly virus. For many, including Christ-followers, it has been a time of fear and uncertainty as we wait and watch for the virus to show its effects around us. Though we may be surprised at the concept of staying home to avoid death, it’s not the first time God’s people stayed home under quarantine.

The Re-Assembly of Shattered Adam – Part One

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Mar 31, 2020

I get all kinds of texts and this one was not unusual. “Chris, what is that verse of the Christmas carol that you like so much?” “You mean the Wesley one? The one about ‘second Adam from above?’” “Yeah, that one – what are the words?” Ben had been in my mentoring group and we had talked about the verses that are seldom sung. “That’s ‘Hark the herald angels sing,’ and the verse that I love is this: ‘Come, Desire of nations come, fix in us thy humble home;‘Rise, the woman’s conq’ring seed, bruise in us the serpent’s head. Adam’s...

Are You Listening Christian?

Posted by Carol DeWelt on Nov 12, 2019

Are you listening to me Christian? I have now been teaching college students for over twenty years. One of the greatest challenges of teaching is keeping the attention of the students. My subject may always be important to me, the teacher, but I have learned that my passion for the material is not always found in my listeners. Yes, even when what is being shared comes from a biblical source, we all struggle and strain at times to stay alert and engaged. My father told me once that he thought that nothing short of balancing an elephant on a golf...