by Crystal Brashear | Sep 9, 2021 | Daily Devotional
There is a short tale tucked away in the Gospel accounts that describes the demise of John the Baptist. It seems that John had been speaking out against Herod’s marriage to his brother’s wife, Herodias. And Herod had imprisoned John for publicly denouncing...
by Crystal Brashear | Aug 5, 2021 | Daily Devotional
When I was a little girl, I had a bug keeper. It had a wood floor and ends, with a wire screen stretched over the top and sides and a handle for toting it around. I scoured for bugs lurking under rocks, crawling up tree trunks, sunning themselves, or hiding in the...
by Crystal Brashear | Jul 1, 2021 | Daily Devotional
Three words that strike at the core of Psalm 44: It’s not fair. “Where is the justice?” the songwriter pleads. “We’ve been true to Your covenant; our hearts belong to You. So why do You allow us to be scattered, sold, scorned,...
by Crystal Brashear | Mar 18, 2021 | Daily Devotional
After what some are calling “Snowmageddon,” I’m keeping an eye on our plants. Some still have lush, green leaves sprouting out all over them. Some even have buds. But y’all, it’s looking pretty rough for the oleanders. How will I know if...
by Crystal Brashear | Feb 11, 2021 | Daily Devotional
On Sunday, we learned that the Church is a community unlike any the world has ever known. We are automatically enrolled in this community when we come to saving faith in Jesus Christ, and we belong to it forever. This community has a Courageous Leader who modeled the...
by Crystal Brashear | Jan 6, 2021 | Daily Devotional
Once again, I am committing to grow physically healthier this year. And once again, here comes that naysaying voice in my mind: “You tried before, and you failed. You went back to your old unhealthy ways. Why would this time be any different? Your tendencies to...
