Daybreak Devotionals

I lost the money. It was true. But it would not be the last time I ever made a mistake. And when the money was returned, oh -- the rejoicing I had in my heart. Plus, the fact that I'd get to keep my job. Take this woman in Luke 15, who had 10 coins, she lost one and went on a frantic search. And when she found it, she rejoiced with all of her friends! In this same way, Jesus rejoices as do the angels in heaven when one person turns from sin. Jesus longs to find each of us, despite our mishaps, mistakes and blunders!

I lost the money. It was true. But it would not be the last time I ever made a mistake. And when the money was returned, oh -- the rejoicing I had in my heart. Plus, the fact that I'd get to keep my job. Take this woman in Luke 15, who had 10 coins, she lost one and went on a frantic search. And when she found it, she rejoiced with all of her friends! In this same way, Jesus rejoices as do the angels in heaven when one person turns from sin. Jesus longs to find each of us, despite our mishaps, mistakes and blunders!

I lost the money. It was true. But it would not be the last time I ever made a mistake. And when the money was returned, oh -- the rejoicing I had in my heart. Plus, the fact that I'd get to keep my job. Take this woman in Luke 15, who had 10 coins, she lost one and went on a frantic search. And when she found it, she rejoiced with all of her friends! In this same way, Jesus rejoices as do the angels in heaven when one person turns from sin. Jesus longs to find each of us, despite our mishaps, mistakes and blunders!

What has you all tied up? Learn a lesson from these two boys as a blanket wraps itself up in the life of one of these kids. Then, think of how God shows up, touches and unravels our problems. He's the one touch healer, and He wants to cradle us in His arms. Check out my new book "See You in the Funny Papers" a bit of Good News." Stories to make you smile, permission to have fun. Releasing mid-November 2008, and it will be on my site soon after, www.pamkumpe.com.

What has you all tied up? Learn a lesson from these two boys as a blanket wraps itself up in the life of one of these kids. Then, think of how God shows up, touches and unravels our problems. He's the one touch healer, and He wants to cradle us in His arms. Check out my new book "See You in the Funny Papers" a bit of Good News." Stories to make you smile, permission to have fun. Releasing mid-November 2008, and it will be on my site soon after, www.pamkumpe.com.

What has you all tied up? Learn a lesson from these two boys as a blanket wraps itself up in the life of one of these kids. Then, think of how God shows up, touches and unravels our problems. He's the one touch healer, and He wants to cradle us in His arms. Check out my new book "See You in the Funny Papers" a bit of Good News." Stories to make you smile, permission to have fun. Releasing mid-November 2008, and it will be on my site soon after, www.pamkumpe.com.

I drop things. Make messes. Break stuff. But since God made me, I can walk in the shoes that fit my feet and trust Him. I can serve. I can carry the message like Phoebe and deliver Good News. Who do you think of when you think of a woman who serves? Are you this woman, one who lives a reverent life? God can take us, fix us and use us. He's in the fixing business, then again -- it is the carpenter in Him, I suppose.

I drop things. Make messes. Break stuff. But since God made me, I can walk in the shoes that fit my feet and trust Him. I can serve. I can carry the message like Phoebe and deliver Good News. Who do you think of when you think of a woman who serves? Are you this woman, one who lives a reverent life? God can take us, fix us and use us. He's in the fixing business, then again -- it is the carpenter in Him, I suppose.

I drop things. Make messes. Break stuff. But since God made me, I can walk in the shoes that fit my feet and trust Him. I can serve. I can carry the message like Phoebe and deliver Good News. Who do you think of when you think of a woman who serves? Are you this woman, one who lives a reverent life? God can take us, fix us and use us. He's in the fixing business, then again -- it is the carpenter in Him, I suppose.

Does she? Did she accept Christ? I believe that if she had, her story along with that of her husband Felix -- that their conversions would have made history and would have been in God's Word. She heard about Jesus for two years when Paul was in jail. And her husband Felix was hoping for a bribe from Paul, but Paul's faith was not for sale. Yes, for me -- Drusilla is the prodigal poster girl. Many hear, many listen and some never respond to the tug on their hearts. Will you?

Does she? Did she accept Christ? I believe that if she had, her story along with that of her husband Felix -- that their conversions would have made history and would have been in God's Word. She heard about Jesus for two years when Paul was in jail. And her husband Felix was hoping for a bribe from Paul, but Paul's faith was not for sale. Yes, for me -- Drusilla is the prodigal poster girl. Many hear, many listen and some never respond to the tug on their hearts. Will you?

Does she? Did she accept Christ? I believe that if she had, her story along with that of her husband Felix -- that their conversions would have made history and would have been in God's Word. She heard about Jesus for two years when Paul was in jail. And her husband Felix was hoping for a bribe from Paul, but Paul's faith was not for sale. Yes, for me -- Drusilla is the prodigal poster girl. Many hear, many listen and some never respond to the tug on their hearts. Will you?

So what are you selling? Would you give your profit toward helping others in need? Would you lie to God and try to keep some for yourself? Well, Sapphira not only lied about the money, it cost her - her life and her husband's life. God knows our heart. He knows. Is the truth still the truth? Something to think about!

So what are you selling? Would you give your profit toward helping others in need? Would you lie to God and try to keep some for yourself? Well, Sapphira not only lied about the money, it cost her - her life and her husband's life. God knows our heart. He knows. Is the truth still the truth? Something to think about!

So what are you selling? Would you give your profit toward helping others in need? Would you lie to God and try to keep some for yourself? Well, Sapphira not only lied about the money, it cost her - her life and her husband's life. God knows our heart. He knows. Is the truth still the truth? Something to think about!