Yokefellowship Prison Ministry (Lehigh Valley)

Category: Devotionals

  • The Danger of a Heart Unchecked

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    Yet, despite all these experiences, Judas chose to betray Jesus. He exchanged the Light of the World for thirty pieces of silver and walked into the darkness of the night. How could someone so close to Jesus fall so far? (Continue Reading…)

  • The Declaration of Our Love

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    “When we think about love, we often associate it with feelings and emotions. Here, John reminds us that true love for God is revealed through obedience. Our love for Him is not just expressed in what we say or feel, but also in how we live.”  Continue Reading….

  • Jesus Never Played it Safe, and Neither Should We

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    The healed man, unlike his parents, boldly stood his ground when questioned about Jesus. He didn’t have all the answers, but he knew one thing: he was blind, and now he could see. His courage reminds us that we don’t have to be theologians to testify about what Jesus has done for us. Our story,…

  • The Wind of the Holy Spirit

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    “Just like the disciples, when our hearts become anxious, we are invited to “awake the Lord” through prayer and trust.” READ MORE…

  • When All is Not Good in The Neighborhood

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    I don’t know about you, but if I woke up one morning and every house in my neighborhood had moving trucks in their driveways with people busily packing up everything they own to leave town, that would definitely grab my attention! Cont. Reading….

  • Beyond Any Earthly Price

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    God’s gifts, blessings, and the presence of the Holy Spirit are not mere commodities that can be bought or earned, nor can we manipulate or control the work of the Holy Spirit through material means. Continue Reading….

  • Love Without Reservation

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    As I read Luke’s account of Jesus having dinner with Simon the Pharisee, there’s something beautiful revealed about Jesus within the very first three verses of the story… Continue Reading

  • Don’t Be Discouraged

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    Jesus had just healed a man who lived in nearby tombs and was tormented by demons. But as they say, no good deed goes unpunished, especially if Jesus is the One doing the miraculously good deed. CONTINUE READING…

  • Compared to Who?

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    “If we’re honest, most of us will admit that in some way or another we’re guilty of this just about every single day.” Continue Reading…

  • Haman’s Hatred

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    For Haman, his hatred for Mordecai was so bitter and extreme that he immediately extended that same hatred toward Mordecai’s people. If we’re not careful, that same power and pride can produce the same response inside of us. Continue Reading…