Author Archives: LJones

When Jesus’ brother James told us to find joy in our trials because they develop perseverance, he added, “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:4).  Maturity doesn’t occur overnight, … Continue reading →

On June 13, 2012, Michael Sokolski died.  Sokolski was the Polish-born American engineer who invented the #2 Pencil Test sheet.  Actually, the test sheet he developed is known as the “Scranton” for which he also invented an optical scanner. If you … Continue reading →

Secondly, I am personally convinced God hears my prayers, and on occasion alters my circumstances.  When this happens I am overcome by joy, and filled with praise.  God uses my testimony to encourage others in their faith and draw attention … Continue reading →

I have walked with many people through the valley of doubt and fear and joined them in their struggle with painful and perplexing questions.  More than once we have failed to resolve the key questions of “why me?” and “why … Continue reading →

Both Jesus and the Israelites were concerned about the future, but one chose to remain in the Father’s will and the other to step outside it.  This is the line.  It is permissible to respond to frightening or complicated circumstances … Continue reading →

Sinning in the process of contending is bad, but refusing to contend can be worse because it allows Satan to eat away at our core uncontested.  As a result, I have learned to raise my hand and question God, not … Continue reading →

“If four workers can build a shed in fifteen hours, how many workers will it take to build a shed in three hours?”  Who cares! Alright, the manager of the project might care.  But there is no such person because … Continue reading →

When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery in the Old Testament account, they put his life in danger and brought incredible pain into their father Jacob’s life.  In the years that followed Joseph was slandered, imprisoned and abandoned, but God … Continue reading →

Logic sustains for a moment because it provides a mechanism by which we maintain order in our lives.  Yet, if we conclude the timing of our circumstances is disproportionate, we must also decide if this is an issue of fairness … Continue reading →

Dear Morning Devotion Group, Our devotion entries for the #2 Pencil Faith series have been on hold for a couple of days as I have been busy participaing in our church family’s Christmas production.  Entries will resume on Tuesday morning. Blessings, … Continue reading →