Welcome to the Nugget September 28, 2019 When Things get Worse... By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    So you think you heard God give you a promise of deliverance from whatever it is you're going through, but things just continue to get worse... It leaves you wondering, doesn't it? "Did I really hear God's voice? Maybe it was my imagination. Maybe God doesn't speak to me. Maybe He doesn't give me promises. Maybe God doesn't keep His promises. Maybe He doesn't ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 26, 2019 Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus... By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 NIV) There are actually eight different meanings to the word "fix", one of which is to direct one's eyes, attention and mind towards somethin ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 24, 2019 Thriving in the House of God... Lessons From the Psalms, Part 13: Psalm 52 By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    Over the past few Lessons From the Psalms, we have learned that the book, subdivided into five parts, was seen to parallel the five books of Moses, with the theme of the first book, comprised of Psalms 1-41, focussing on man and his relationship with God. The second book of the Psalms is comprised of 31 Psalms, 4 ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 21, 2019 The Hunt By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    When I opened my fridge 4 days ago, I was assaulted with a smell that I knew shouldn't be there. Something in the back of my refrigerator was beginning to rot.... But I was busy and there was no time to clean the fridge. I ignored it. Maybe it would go away.... By yesterday, the smell was so strong that it was beginning to permeate through the milk and bread, and even the le ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget Sepbember 19, 2019 An Incredible Truth By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    Do you know what amazes me about our Savior? It's the astounding truth that because of the cross, that by His death and resurrection, Jesus makes possible the free gift of salvation by grace through faith! Sometimes I have a difficult time wrapping my head around the Lord's willingness to die for me and I feel undeserving of His sacrifice. Do I see you nodding your hea ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 17, 2019 A Bit of Song By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    "You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." (Matthew 5:14-16 NLV) It was a b ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 14, 2019 Canopy of Webs By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    I had heard about the size, abundance and toxicity of Australian spiders. This was, in fact, the only thing that put any kind of a damper on my enthusiasm for visiting this fascinating continent. I would learn, however, that the stories were a bit larger than life. During my 3 months stay on the continent, I didn't notice any particular overabundance of the creatures. In fa ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 12, 2019 Thick Fog By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    The fog is so thick. I can't see my hand in front of my face. I can't see where my feet are going, there is nothing to keep me from tripping...Oh God, You promised to never leave us or forsake us, but where are You now? "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matt. 11:28 NLT) But Lord, I don't know where You are! I ca ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 10, 2019 Waiting in the Wings By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    I've never been an early riser, but over the past few summer months I've been waking up with the birds. Mostly crows and magpies, their vocal chords are in my opinion not blessed by God with tranquil song. Their abrasive rise and shine squawking begins at the crack of dawn and helps facilitate my personal sleep deprivation. So conceding defeat, I habitually grab my sli ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Nugget September 7, 2019 Animals...ALL Around, Part 3: Too--Commonplace? Camouflaged? Masked by disappointment? By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe Devotionals Contact us    In the previous two parts of this mini-series, we learned that God's blessings and the fullfillments of His promises abound around us at all times. The problem is that we don't always recognize them. Some of the reasons may be because we are rushing through life; because we are expecting things in 'our' t ...Continue Reading