Devotionals by Chris Jordan Here are just a few little nuggets/thoughts about some of what Paul wrote about his time in prison, and how I have found it parallel to my own life today. “So don’t be embarrassed to testify about our Lord or for me, His prisoner. Join us in suffering for the good…

Devotionals By Chris Jordan “So don’t be embarrassed to testify about our Lord or for me, His prisoner. Join us in suffering for the good news by the strength and power of God.” (2 Timothy 1:8). I don’t like pain or suffering. In fact, I don’t know anyone who does. When I became a Christian…

Devotionals by Chris Jordan “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” (Ephesians 1:11). There is a story told about a fellow who lived in Europe and heard about the exciting life that awaited brave, adventurous…

Devotionals By Chris Jordan “Do not rejoice against me, O my enemy; when I fall, I will arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light unto me.” (Micah 7:8). There was a catchy song that came out many years ago by a band called Chumbawumba. The title to the song was…

Devotionals by Chris Jordan “Therefore, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7). For seven years from 1999-2006, I was an adjunct professor at Pacific Life Bible College. I taught two different courses there-Bible Research for first year students, and Intro…

Devotionals by Chris Jordan “Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and see the end intended by the Lord – that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:11). When this current fiery trial began in our lives almost five years ago now, the Lord spoke…

Devotionals by Chris Jordan “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). Life is hard, and it can be overwhelming at times. As I write these words, the sky is grey and dark, covered by clouds that are pouring out rain upon the…

Devotionals by Chris Jordan “Unto you therefore who believe, He is precious.” (1 Peter 2:7). It is late one spring morning as I stare out the windows of my prison cell to gaze upon a bright blue sky, thankful that the days of dark clouds and rain are passing away. As I was reading through…