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Mountain ManDevotional
December 3, 2024

Bear In the Backwoods

BEAR IN THE BACKWOODS “Manasseh did evil in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Chronicles 33:2) My wife and I were in the hills of Colorado celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. We had the distinct…
Eric Mortinson
A Cup of Coffee by the fire.Devotional
November 15, 2024

O, Lord, In the Morning

O, Lord, In the Morning I was checking messages recently, and I saw a friend's video post where he was sitting outside by the fire pit, having a cup of coffee – in the dark.…
Eric Mortinson
Holding a loved one's hand in the hospital.Devotional
November 12, 2024

The Test of Fire

THE TEST OF FIRE for God’s Elect   “Only one life, ‘twill soon be passed, only what’s done for Christ will last.  And when I am dying, how happy I’ll be if the lamp of…
Eric Mortinson
Joseph and his brothers.Devotional
November 12, 2024

The Invisible Man

 THE INVISIBLE MAN “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, and in due time, He will exalt you.” (1 Peter 5:6). “Once upon a time” is one way the age-old story about a favored…
Eric Mortinson
Morning coffee with a bibleDevotional
October 27, 2024

Intimacy With God

Intimacy with God “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face as one speaks to a friend” (Ex 33:11) The question may well be asked, “Why would God almighty leave his high and holy…
Eric Mortinson
Police officer stopping the driver of a vehicleDevotional
October 27, 2024

Light To The World

LIGHT TO THE WORLD  “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) I pulled into the small town…
Eric Mortinson
The QuestDevotional
October 22, 2024

The Quest

THE QUEST A Story “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart.  I will be found by you.” (Jeremiah 29:13,14)   There was a young man who…
Eric Mortinson
PrayerDevotional
October 18, 2024

The Wonder of Prayer

THE WONDER OF PRAYER “Prayer” is knocking at heaven’s door and finding God is home. Effective prayer is making one’s requests known to God and attaining that which one seeks. Our Lord has made Himself…
Eric Mortinson
Spending TimeDevotional
October 18, 2024

Spending Time With You

SPENDING TIME WITH YOU “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place.” (Mark 1:35) The recognizable measure of God’s likeness…
Eric Mortinson
Beam of LightDevotional
October 18, 2024

Be The Light

BE THE LIGHT "Walk as children of light" (Eph. 5:8) I was greatly embarrassed during a popular tradeshow for the music industry. I was on my way up an escalator, and about 50’ across the…
Eric Mortinson
Celebrity coupleDevotional
October 11, 2024

Boast In the Lord

BOAST IN THE LORD “Glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” (Phil.3:3) Do you recall where you were or how you felt when you heard that President Kennedy was shot?  How…
Eric Mortinson
RiverDevotional
October 11, 2024

Peace: Tranquility, Harmony, and Security

PEACE  Tranquility, Harmony, and Security I received an early morning phone call; it was my pastor. He said, “Michael, let’s discuss the topic of ‘peace’ at Men’s Breakfast this morning. I shook my drowsy head…
Eric Mortinson
JailDevotional
October 11, 2024

Jesus and Jail

JESUS AND JAIL By God’s grace, I have had the opportunity to share the love and forgiveness of Jesus all over America and in other countries. But nowhere have I found listeners so attentive and…
Eric Mortinson
1970's BandDevotional
October 11, 2024

Giving Up and Going Up

GIVING UP AND GOING UP “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) In my youth, I was greatly influenced by my closest friends. We aspired…
Eric Mortinson
Row of gravestones with colorful flowers on a beautiful and well cared cemeteryDevotional
October 11, 2024

Back to Dust

BACK TO DUST “What man can live and not see death, or save himself from the power of the grave?” (Psalm 9:48)   Have you ever found yourself thumbing through the local newspaper, and the…
Eric Mortinson
Stunning image of individual wave breaking and cresting during violent windy storm in black and white with superb detailDevotional
October 11, 2024

Appropriate Humility

APPROPRIATE HUMILITY  “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth…When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon, and the stars, which You have set in place,…
Eric Mortinson
Dandelion releasing seedsDevotional
October 11, 2024

A Passing Breeze

A PASSING BREEZE “He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return.” (Psalm 78:39)    “Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy…
Eric Mortinson
Craftsman making potteryDevotional
October 11, 2024

A Good Work

“A GOOD WORK” “…He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”  (Phil.1:6) The beloved apostle probably never realized that his writings would be cherished for thousands of years.  He,…
Eric Mortinson
Blue spiral galaxy. Elements of this image furnished by NASADevotional
October 11, 2024

Who Is This King of Glory?

WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY “In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God and the Word was God.” (John 1:1-3) “You have advanced from being a babe in Christ to a…
Eric Mortinson
PathDevotional
August 25, 2024

Walk By The Spirit

WALK BY THE SPIRIT “And David enquired of the Lord.” (2nd Samuel 5:23) Imagine if you will that you could travel back in time and spend a few days with the Biblical character of your…
Eric Mortinson
Acoustic GuitarDevotional
August 6, 2024

Well Pleased

WELL PLEASED "The Son is the radiance of the Father's glory, the very Image of God" (Hebrews 1:3) I was about 14 years old when my father gave me a motivational challenge that would influence…
Eric Mortinson
Pyramids in EgyptDevotional
August 6, 2024

What’s in Your Heart?

What's in Your Heart? “For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.” (Psalm 138:6) The epitome of pride is when a person rejects God; they…
Eric Mortinson
Peaceful pathway in forest.Devotional
July 28, 2024

Solace in Silence

Solace in Silence "I have stilled and quieted my soul" (Psalm 132:2) Stepping out of the jumbo 777 in London was, for me, like "The Great Escape!" No desk, no office, a change of pace and…
Eric Mortinson
WavesDevotional
July 28, 2024

On Wind, Waves and Faith

On Wind, Waves and Faith “…Underneath are His everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27) Shall I too leave the safety of the boat, Lord? Are You calling Your beloved to trust You--to walk upon the waves?  I…
Eric Mortinson
AbideDevotional
July 28, 2024

On Abiding With God

ON ABIDING WITH GOD “I have set the Lord always before me” (Psalm 16:8) My child, you call Me Lord—and you are right when you say it.  And I call you ‘friend,’ because you take…
Eric Mortinson

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