These stories are used with permission from Signs Publishing Company. More of these stories can be found in these collections: Ordinary People—Extraordinary God, Ordinary People—Faithful God, and Ordinary People—Generous God
Rebuking the devourer
I had just started doing a correspondence Bible course and a pastor came to have Bible studies with us. When he heard about Mum, he brought along two other pastors, and together they anointed and prayed over her.
Read DevotionalThe lost coins
Many years ago, when my eldest son turned five, we decided it was time for him to learn the value of money and how to handle it wisely. We gave him 10 cents a week, which would make it easy for him to learn the habit of returning tithe to the Lord.
Read DevotionalScarcity or abundance?
Although I became a Christian about the time I left school, I knew little of God's heart concerning money and the abundant resources of His provision. Through my early working life, my days as a theology student and the first few years of my ministry, this attitude dominated my approach to money.
Read DevotionalAnd then the hail
We grew up in a family where, according to my father, religion was somewhat of a curse. My mother was not permitted to "give any of my hard earnings to the church" and once, when she did manage to send a gift to the Lord, my father was furious when he opened her mail and found the receipt.
Read DevotionalMy business Partner
Prior to starting my beauty therapist business, I prayed for God's leading, which He did in so many ways. He supplied the finance and location, for which I am very thankful.
Read DevotionalGod's orange tree
My grandpa lived in Orange Grove, Western Australia, and had a navel orange tree growing--or should I say, struggling to grow--on his property. After seven years of watching this poor tree struggling to stay alive, Grandpa was ready to get rid of it.
Read DevotionalThe miracle of the nine
Dad decided he needed to pay his sister a quick visit, so we took a few minutes to visit with her, then continued homeward. After a brief warm-up by the fire, I went to my purse to give Mum my board.
Read DevotionalPhil's story
"Honey, could you come? Phillip has asked to see us and especially requested that you come." I hurriedly completed my task and joined my husband as we walked to our friend's car.
Read DevotionalEsprit
As the days grew warmer, it became obvious that we could not put off a trip to the shopping centre much longer. Our two children needed new summer clothes.
Read DevotionalHe supplies our needs
However, I found myself in a predicament as I questioned how I was going to be able to afford to get through my nursing degree. My mother had kindly paid my first semester's fees but after that I was on my own.
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