St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Lismore

11/09/2026

https://odb.org/2026/09/12/persevering-into-joy

Nestled in a corner of the brick steps leading up to our front door is a hardy little scarlet begonia. We didn’t plant it—it must have grown there from a seed that fell out of a hanging basket. But we’ve let it remain.

11/09/2026

Confession is the door that leads to experiencing God’s grace, healing, and freedom.
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/freedom-in-christ-2

10/09/2026

https://odb.org/2026/09/11/divine-comfort

The sound of the cascading water confirmed that I’d arrived at the 9/11 Memorial Pools in New York City, a place I’d avoided visiting for fear of being overwhelmed by sadness and grief from what took place there that tragic day in 2001. I walked around the two large reflection pools located wher...

10/09/2026

Though sin may beckon, God has equipped us with the power to resist temptation.
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/avoiding-enslavement

09/09/2026

https://odb.org/2026/09/09/gods-open-invitation

Before my close friend’s wedding, we meticulously set the table for two hundred guests at the reception. With joyful anticipation we spent hours folding napkins, aligning cutlery, straightening tablecloths, and arranging flowers. After putting in all that work, we couldn’t wait for guests to arr...

09/09/2026

Guilt doesn't get the final word.

Psalm 51 was born out of one of the darkest chapters of David’s life. Yet there is hope on the other side of “Create in me a pure heart, O God.”

God did not leave David where he was. He lovingly pursued him, brought what was hidden into the light, and led him toward restoration.

Read "When Grace Meets Our Guilt: The Hope of Psalm 51" on Bible Gateway’s News & Knowledge: https://bit.ly/4xNh5AQ

09/09/2026

The entire Trinity works in our salvation, giving us the comfort of complete assurance.
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/whats-required-for-salvation

08/09/2026

Being faithful to the Lord may put us at odds with the world, but the reward of His delight is always worth it.
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/god-honors-our-devotion-to-him

07/09/2026

https://odb.org/2026/09/08/what-a-fellowship

Rachel “church hopped” for three years before finding a Bible study group that provided what she couldn’t find in a traditional church—community. Rachel is Deaf.