by nsackman | Sep 15, 2020 | Devotionals
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” John 16:33 (NIV). Have you ever gone to a new resort with your friends? It is super fun to explore new territory but...
by nsackman | Sep 8, 2020 | Devotionals
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better”...
by nsackman | Sep 1, 2020 | Devotionals
“For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams that they dream, for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares...
by nsackman | Jun 30, 2020 | Devotionals
“Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.” – Proverbs 27:9 (NKJV) I just came back from Japan where I lived for almost a year. Before I left Canada, a good friend challenged...
by nsackman | Jun 23, 2020 | Devotionals
John 4:1-26 We live in a world of partiality. Whether or not we believe or acknowledge it, we all live with certain biases that affect the way we view and treat others. We give leniency or preference to some, while others we criticize and set aside. By our words and...
by nsackman | Jun 16, 2020 | Devotionals
John 3:22-36 (NASB) “He must increase, but I must decrease”. These words are not common to us. Certainly not in a world that regularly exalts personal status. Sure, we love the idea of rooting for others, that is until they start to invade our territory. We want...
