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| August 28 |
| And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. |
| Romans 8:28 |
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Daily Encounter Devotional Archives |
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Accountability
By Richard Innes
It was a sad day when on "July 16, John F. Kennedy, Jr., along with his wife and her sister, were killed when their plane crashed into the waters off the coast of Massachusetts. They were buried at sea with their ashes being scattered at a site not far from where they died."
Friends say John F. Kennedy, Jr. will spend eternity where generations |
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Disappointment His Appointment
By Richard Innes
The story of this one man had a profound impact on my life.
The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, he prayed, "Lord, I want to go as a missionary for you. Open |
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Appreciation
By Richard Innes
Although you may have missed her, actress Kathy Bates played the vital role of heiress Molly Brown in the movie Titanic.
Bates became known as the "mom" to the crew and became known as well as one who continually encouraged the crew and cast. Bates told a story in a recent interview to explain her perspective.
"There's a great story I always |
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Never Alone
By Richard Innes
Dr. David Sylvester of Denton, Texas, shares how, during World War II, a young Jewish man known as Solomon, his wife, and sons Jacob and David were subjected to the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp. Prisoners were forced to work torturous hours in the fields, or were burned to death in the ovens if found to be of little or no value as a |
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Learning from Eagles
By Richard Innes
According to Mike Johnson, one interesting thing about eagles is how they build their nests.
Those who have studied such things tell us that the building of the nest begins with all kinds of prickly and sharp things. Briars, jagged sticks, and other sharp things are laid down first.
The mother eagle then fills this foreboding place with the |
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