Author: David and Robin Watters

Wake Up to His Strength

Wake Up to His Strength

Reading: Isaiah 51-52:1; Psalm 118; Psalm 56 Key Verse: Isaiah 52:6 — “I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power.” Personal Reflection There must have been many in Israel who complained about the suffering they were experiencing. God was judging them as a nation—just as He said […]
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Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26 Key Verse: “As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.” — 2 Chronicles 26:5 Reflection In reading the account of Uzziah’s reign in Judah vs the kings in Israel during the same time period, it begs the question, what made the difference between God’s […]
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Gracious Uncertainty

Gracious Uncertainty

Reading: Isaiah 46; Psalm 111–112Key Verse: Psalm 112:6–8 — “Such people will not be overcome by evil… They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” Personal ReflectionHow do you handle uncertainty? The resilience research I’ve been reading […]
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I am God, There Is No Other

I am God, There Is No Other

Reading: Isaiah 45; Psalm 111Key Verse: Isaiah 45:5 — “I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.” Personal ReflectionIn Isaiah 45 we read about clay arguing with the potter (Isaiah 45:9) and a newborn asking his faither and mother, “Why did you make me this way?” (Isaiah […]
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Another Way of Thinking

Another Way of Thinking

Reading: Isaiah 43–44; Psalm 109Key Verse: Isaiah 43:19 — “For I am about to do something new… I will make a pathway through the wilderness.” Personal ReflectionIsaiah 44 exposes the absurdity of idol‑making—burning half a block of wood for fire and bowing to the rest. It’s easy to think, “How foolish!” Yet we often do […]
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Building Resilience Through Ministry Challenges

Building Resilience Through Ministry Challenges

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!  As I reflect on the past six months as Personnel Director, it’s been more difficult than I imagined. I’ve faced relational challenges, overwhelming personnel shortages, more work than hours in the day, and a steady stream of people needing guidance. While people energize me—and I count it a privilege […]
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Resilience: Strength Through Hardship

Resilience: Strength Through Hardship

Reading: Isaiah 36; Psalm 97 Key Verse: Psalm 97:9 — “For you, LORD, are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, When we face challenging circumstances, our instinct is often to look back for something to blame: poor decisions, wrong choices, failed responses, etc. While we […]
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The Blessing of Being Weak

The Blessing of Being Weak

Reading: I Kings 7, Psalm 99 Key Verse: 2 Cor 12:10 I take pleasure in weaknesses… for when I am weak than I am strong Dear Brothers and Sisters, My Bible reading this morning had me In 1 Kings 7 where it describes how Solomon built his palace and the articles for the Temple. One […]
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Doing the Hard Thing in God’s Strength

Doing the Hard Thing in God’s Strength

Reading: Isaiah 37:14–17; Mark 8:1–10 Key Verse: Isaiah 37:16 — “O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Why do we hesitate—or even resist—doing hard […]
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Strength for Tired Hands and Weak Knees

Strength for Tired Hands and Weak Knees

Reading: Psalm 96; Isaiah 35 Key Verse: Isaiah 35:3 — “With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Do you have tired hands? Do you feel like your knees may just give out if things continue going as they are? I have had […]
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