Quote of the Week for 6/10/26
“Nobody can take away from you those texts from the Bible which you have learned by heart.” Corrie ten Boom
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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2-Minute Devotion for Tuesday, 6/9/26
When I see the beliefs that have taken hold of our culture, I wonder how people can be so utterly deceived. I learned a lot about the views of college students by watching videos of Charlie Kirk at colleges around the U.S.
Students confronted Charlie on topics like abortion and transgenderism. They claimed unborn babies are not human and can be aborted. They claimed a man can be a woman and a woman can be a man. Science proves these beliefs are false, yet college students, brainwashed by propaganda, believe these lies.
Deception is the devilβs ultimate weapon.
“The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 NIV
Godβs Word is our only protection against it.
“Indeed, if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:3-5 NIV Read full chapter
How do we gain wisdom and understanding? By loving God’s Word.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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Years ago, when I left the Word of Faith movement, I was looking for the real truth, so I read the New Testament three times in a row. Before this, I had based what I believed mostly on books recommended to me by church leaders, books available in our church bookstore.
On reflection, I would say that many Christians who follow false teaching do so because of books they read about the Bible, which are often based largely on the author’s experiences and less on Bible study. These teachers often take verses out of context.
In case you’re wondering, the first teaching that I questioned was what is often called the prosperity gospel. It teaches that God wants you to be rich, and if you give enough money, you’ll get back at least ten times as much money. These preachers are living extravagant lives. For more about this, read my post, What Does the Bible Say About the Prosperity Gospel? HERE
As I read and reread the New Testament, I learned that, more than anything else, the Bible emphasized loving others. These are some of the verses that stood out to me:
“The message you heard from the very beginning is this: we must love one another.” (1 John 3:11)
“And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34)
“Above everything, love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)
“Be under obligation to no oneβthe only obligation you have is to love one another. Whoever does this has obeyed the Law.” (Romans 13:8)
“My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.” (1 John 3:18)
“No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in union with us, and his love is made perfect in us. We are sure that we live in union with God and that he lives in union with us, because he has given us his Spirit.” (1 John 4:12-13)
“Do all your work in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)
“Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.” (Ephesians 4:2-3)
“To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another. Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing with cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you.” (1 Peter 3:8-9)
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a
Friends, READ YOUR BIBLE every day.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
Scriptures are from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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Devotion for Friday, 6/5/26
When you are praying for someone’s salvation, you can’t always believe what that person says. Sometimes people say things they don’t mean.
I drifted far from God when I was in college. When my mom confronted me about not going to church, I said I didn’t know if I even believed in God. But that wasn’t true! I knew God was real.
My mom was so mad at me that she disowned me. She said, “You’re not my daughter anymore!” We lost contact for over a year. All this time, God wasn’t worried. He knew I would someday be sold out for Him.
It must have seemed to those who were praying for me like their prayers weren’t going past the ceiling. But that wasn’t true at all.
You might feel like that, too. You say you can’t see what God is doing. OK. You don’t see what He is doing! But guess what? He wants you to trust Him anyway, without seeing the whole picture. That’s what faith is!
Start thanking God for what He is doing and remember what He has done for you in the past. Pray and don’t give up!
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 NIV
Then Jesus said,
“And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?β Luke 18:7-8 NIV
When Jesus comes back, will He find you trusting Him even though you can’t see what He is doing?
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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2-Minute Bible Study for Thursday, 6/4/26
“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,” Matthew 24:12 NIV
This verse comes from Jesus’ words in the Olivet Discourse, as He explains what it will be like during the end times. I have always been curious about this verse, so I began digging for more insight.
(The Greek word for wickedness, anomia, is translated “lawlessness” in the NASB.
The word was heavily utilized in ancient Greek and New Testament texts to describe a state of living in contempt of established laws or moral standards.
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: lawlessness; the utter disregard for God’s law (His written and living Word).
That pretty much sums up the culture of our world today.
So what does it mean that “the love of most will grow cold”? Paul describes it further:
“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godβ” 2 Timothy 3:1-4 NIV (emphasis mine)
The Greek word for brutal is anΔmeros, which means: not tame, savage, fierce (Strongs). It refers to somethingβor someoneβthat is wild, ferocious, or brutal. The word appears only here in the New Testament, where it is used to describe the fierce, brutal, and uncontrollable nature of humanity during the last days. (Bill Mounce)
The Greek word for treacherous is prodotΔs. It means a traitor and betrayer. It is used only two other times in the New Testament: in Luke 6:16, where it describes Judas Iscariot as a “traitor,” and in Acts 7:52, where Stephen uses the plural form (prodotai) to condemn the religious leaders who handed Jesus over to the Romans.
In summary, I think the Lord is warning us that in the end times, because of the utter disregard for God’s law (His written and living Word), people will only have love for themselves and money. Love for others grows so cold that it eventually disappears completely.
I can’t help but think that this explains what happened on October 7, 2023, when innocent people in Israel were raped, murdered, and burned alive for no reason other than hatred. This savage attack launched, not an outcry for justice, but an outcry against the Jews! Jesus warned us that people will become brutal and treacherous because they have no regard for what is good.
“For the secret power of lawlessness (anomia) is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.” 2 Thessalonians 2:7 NIV
Are we living in the end times? You decide.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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Quote of the Week for Wednesday, 6/3/26
βThe same day [April 12, 1945] I saw my first horror camp. It was near the town of Gotha. I have never felt able to describe my emotional reactions when I first came face to face with indisputable evidence of Nazi brutality and ruthless disregard of every shred of decency. Up to that time I had known about it only generally or through secondary sources. I am certain, however that I have never at any other time experienced an equal sense of shock.”
βI visited every nook and cranny of the [concentration] camp because I felt it my duty to be in a position from then on to testify firsthand about these things in case there ever grew up at home the belief or assumption that the stories of Nazi brutality were just propaganda. I sent communications to both Washington and London, urging the two governments to send instantly to Germany a random group of newspaper editors and representative groups from the national legislatures. I felt that the evidence should be immediately placed before the American and British publics in a fashion that would leave no room for cynical doubt.β
General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, WWIIOf all these [Displaced Persons] the Jews were in the most deplorable condition. For years they had been beaten, starved, and tortured.β
General Eisenhower foresaw a day when the horrors of the Holocaust might be denied. He invited the media to document the scene. He compelled Germans living in the surrounding towns and any soldier not fighting at the front to witness the atrocities for themselves. They did.
The proof is readily available.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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Oh Mighty Tree
Oh mighty tree!
The stories you could tell.
You've seen many mighty stotms.
And yet you never fell.
I strive to be like you,
Strong in every way
With roots that grow deep down,
I will firmly stand.
I keep my hurts within.
But they can never win.
For God is on my side.
From Him I cannot hide.
He knows my every thought,
And yet He loves me still.
He holds my shaking hand.
He knows what He has planned.
I put my trust in Jesus.
He has never let me down.
His Word forever leads me.
And someday I’ll wear a crown!
I pray that you will trust Him.
He is worthy of our praise.
He will lead and guide you,
forever and always!
“For since the creation of the world Godβs invisible qualitiesβhis eternal power and divine natureβhave been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 NIV
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from Godβs sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:13 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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1-Minute Devotion for Monday, 6/1/26
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we areβyet he did not sin. Let us then approach Godβs throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV (emphasis mine)
When I feel too weak to do what God has called me to do, there is only one thing to do. I approach the throne of grace to find help in my time of need.
May God bless you abundantly as you seek Him.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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1-Minute Devotion for Sunday, 5/31/26
“Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me” Psalm 23:4a NIV
Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor, said,
βNow, I know in my experience that Jesusβ light is stronger than the biggest darkness.β
She would know. She survived RavensbrΓΌck Concentration Camp, where her father and sister were killed. May Corrie’s testimony give you courage.
“God has said,
βNever will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.β Hebrews 13:5 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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A lot of people assume that homeschooled children receive an inferior education compared to public school children, but that is not true.
Research indicates that homeschooled children frequently outperform their peers academically, often scoring 15 to 30 percentile points higher on standardized tests, regardless of their parents’ income or education level. They typically demonstrate strong social, emotional, and psychological development, and often achieve higher GPAs in college.Β
“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:6-7 NIV
“Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek Godβs wisdom and will for his abilities and talents],
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 AMP
“Hear, O Israel: TheΒ LordΒ our God, theΒ LordΒ is one.Β LoveΒ theΒ LordΒ your God with all your heartΒ and with all your soul and with all your strength.Β These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.Β Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:4-7 NIV (emphasis mine)
If you are considering homeschooling, these messages from some of my readers might help you decide.
Comments from Readers:
“Our children have all graduated from homeschool, and we now have grandchildren being home-schooled. But the lessons we all learned during that time have stuck with us. It was a wonderful time of exploring Godβs wisdom. God had opened up so many doors for our children to explore so many venues in the industry, arts, crafts, etc. But the greatest blessing was the growth in relationships with the Lord. Watching our childrenβs faith bloom and now our grandchildren discovering Godβs world and wonders was and is such a blessing.”
“We started homeschooling in 1984 because our son was put on suspension for questioning evolution in the 1st grade. We knew then that we did not want our children under the influence of the public school system. We tried to get the creation curriculum in, but we were not able to get any of the other parents at that time to see the handwriting on the wall for public schools.”
“DCHS gave us so much trouble for pulling our son out of school, but praise God, we knew our rights and were able to stand up against them. Our vindication was that by the time both of our children were in 8th grade, they were doing college-level work because they were learning with Godβs ways, not the world’s.”
For more information and statistics, see this post:
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Resources and Information:
Advocates for Homeschooling, https://hslda.org/
National Home Education Research Institute:
In His Love,Β Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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