11. The Slough of Despond

11. The Slough of Despond
Now I saw in my dream that just as they had ended this talk, they drew near to a very miry slough [filthy quagmire] that was in the middle of the plain. And not watching where they were going, they both suddenly fell into the bog. The name of the…
December 21, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway

Shepherds: God Speaks to Unlikely People

Shepherds: God Speaks to Unlikely People
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them,…
December 17, 2022Posted inAdvent, Devotional

10. Population of the Celestial City

10. Population of the Celestial City
Christian’s conversation with Neighbor Pliable continues. CHRISTIAN: There will be no more crying or sorrow; for he who is the owner of that place will wipe all tears from our eyes. (1) PLIABLE: And what company shall we have there? CHRISTIAN: There we shall be with the seraphim and cherubim,…
December 15, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway

Joseph: Believing the Unbelievable

Joseph: Believing the Unbelievable
Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is…
December 10, 2022Posted inAdvent, Devotional

9. Christian Gains a Companion

9. Christian Gains a Companion
The conversation continues between Christian and his neighbors Pliable and Obstinate: CHRISTIAN: I have been directed by a man whose name is Evangelist, to hasten toward a little gate that is before us, where we will receive further instruction about the way ahead. PLIABLE: Come then, my good neighbor, let…
December 4, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway

Mary: Praise Overshadows Fear

Mary: Praise Overshadows Fear
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation…
December 3, 2022Posted inAdvent, Devotional

Advent: A Thrill of Hope

Advent: A Thrill of Hope
My favorite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night,” has a lyric that always seems to resonate with me, and I have a feeling that many of you might need to hear it this year: A thrill of hope! The weary world rejoices. As we enter this Advent season, do you feel…
November 29, 2022Posted inAdvent, Devotional

8. Pliable Proves His Name

8. Pliable Proves His Name
The conversation between Christian and his neighbors Obstinate and Pliable continues: OBSTINATE: Come then, neighbor Pliable, let us turn about and go home without him. He represents those crazy-headed coxcombs [pompous and silly strutting cocks] who, when possessed by some blind passion, are wiser in their own eyes than seven…
November 27, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway

7. Attempt to Convince Obstinate

7. Attempt to Convince Obstinate
Christian said, "Be content, good neighbors, and go along with me." "What," said Obstinate, "and leave our friends and our comforts behind us!" "Yes," (Now claiming the pilgrim name of Christian) "because that all which you forsake is not worthy to be compared with a little of that I am…
November 20, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway

6. Christian is Pursued

6. Christian is Pursued
CHRISTIAN IS PURSUED BY OBSTINATE AND PLIABLE The neighbors also came out to see him run; (1) and as he ran, some mocked, others threatened; and some cried for him to return. Now among those that did so, there were two that were determined to fetch him back by force.…
November 19, 2022Posted inDevotional, The King's Highway