Learning to Lie Down: 3 Day Devotional Day 2
by Pastor Les A. Scales on April 8th, 2025
Scripture:“He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.” – Psalm 23:2 (NKJV)Reflection:Rest is not optional—it’s essential. And yet, we often resist it. We fill our calendars, stretch our energy, and pride ourselves on being busy. But God, in His mercy, sometimes intervenes. He doesn’t just invite us to rest—He makes us lie down.Still waters are not just about qu... Read More
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Learning to Lie Down: 3 Day Devotional Day 1
by Pastor Les A. Scales on April 7th, 2025
Scripture:“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)Reflection:Before rest comes trust. The sheep must first recognize the Shepherd. David, a former shepherd himself, speaks from experience: the Shepherd protects, provides, and gives peace. In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, push, and control, Psalm 23 invites us to surrender.You don’t have to oversee everything ... Read More
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Til Death Do Us Part: 3 Day Devotional
by Pastor Les A. Scales on February 12th, 2025
Day 3: Prioritizing God in All RelationshipsScripture: Matthew 6:33 (NLT)"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everythingyou need."Reflection for Married People:When you put God first, your marriage thrives. It’s easy to let work, family, or daily stress takepriority, but nothing should come before your relationship with God and your spouse. What isone... Read More
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Til Death Do Us Part: 3 Day Devotional
by Pastor Les A. Scales on February 11th, 2025
Day 2: Sacrificial Love—A Daily ChoiceScripture: Ephesians 5:25 (NLT)"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."Reflection for Married People:Marriage requires daily sacrifice. Every act of forgiveness, patience, and understanding reflects Christ’s sacrificial love. Where can you “die to self” and prioritize your spouse’s needs over your own desires?Re... Read More
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Til Death Do Us Part: 3 Day Devotional
by Pastor Les A. Scales on February 10th, 2025
Day 1: Covenant Love for God and OthersScripture: Ephesians 5:31-32 (NLT)"As the Scriptures say, ‘A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one."Reflection for Married People:Marriage is a covenant rooted in God’s faithfulness. Just as Christ’s love for the ... Read More
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God’s Redemption At Christ’s Expense - 4 Day Devotional
by Pastor Les A. Scales on January 30th, 2025
Scripture: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8 NKJVReflection: Grace is multifaceted, flowing from the cross to meet every need. Let’s reflect on these five types:1. Saving Grace: The grace that saves us from sin and brings us into God’s family.2. Common Grace: God’s goodness seen in the everyday blessings of life, av... Read More
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