Category Archives: Devotionals

5 Attitudes of a Winner in Life

Posted on March 22, 2026 by ronelfran

Most of us have played sports such as basketball, soccer, or football. But did you ever play with the goal of losing the game? Of course not. We play to win. God made us that way — not just to … Continue reading →

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How I Became a Very Wise Person

Posted on November 25, 2025 by ronelfran

I don’t consider myself to be particularly wise. But I do have great wisdom. If that statement seems self-contradictory, it’s really not. You see, I know very well that I don’t have any extraordinary wisdom in myself. But I have … Continue reading →

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Are You Reigning In Life?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by ronelfran

Did you know that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God considers you royalty? In fact, He expects you to reign in life! Look at this verse: Romans 5:17 (NKJV)   For if by the one man’s offense death … Continue reading →

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Beyond Resolutions

Posted on January 4, 2019 by ronelfran

If you are anything like I am, you know you need to make some changes in this new year. Perhaps you’ve made New Year’s resolutions about the things you’d like to change. If so, I have some bad news for … Continue reading →

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We Are Being Stalked!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by ronelfran

1 Peter 5:8-9  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in … Continue reading →

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Learning To Rejoice Even In My Trials

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ronelfran

I hate shaving! For me, shaving is not a matter of just running the razor over my chin once or twice. No, I have to be sure to cut off every little hair at the skin level. Otherwise some of … Continue reading →

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Have faith in God!

Posted on July 19, 2016 by ronelfran

Nobody asks directions any more. It used to be that if you didn’t know how to get someplace, you’d ask someone for directions. But it’s not that way now. Everybody either has their own GPS, or if they don’t, they … Continue reading →

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How To Make The Law of Sowing and Reaping Work For You

Posted on July 10, 2016 by ronelfran

A few years ago, I made a major mistake with my lawn. I put down too much fertilizer. Then my error was compounded by a near drought. The result was that all my grass burned up and died. I really … Continue reading →

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God’s gift is unearned and undeserved

Posted on January 6, 2016 by ronelfran

When Jesus met and spoke with a deeply sinful woman at Jacob’s well in Samaria, He told her of the gift God was offering to her: John 4:10 (NKJV) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift … Continue reading →

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Having a thankful spirit every day

Posted on December 11, 2015 by ronelfran

One of the first lessons I learned as a child was the importance of “please” and “thank you.” My mom was adamant about these courtesies. She understood what I as a child did not: that failure to express humility in … Continue reading →

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