Category Archives: 2 Corinthians
Reconciliation
Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. 12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you … Continue reading
Git ‘Er Done!
Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of … Continue reading
Communion: Do You Know What It Is?
Note from Jody 2/26/13: Many churches will celebrate with communion in their worship on this first Sunday of the month. Let’s prepare ourselves for an act of worship that Jesus Himself showed us and encouraged us to do. [Devotion reprinted … Continue reading
Timing Isn’t Everything
John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it.Then they went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place.   Matthew 14:12-13 (NIV) There’s sadness in my home today. … Continue reading
Whose Opinion Matters? [reprinted from July 19, 2011] They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don’t know any better. Â Â Romans 16:18 (CEV) These people grumble and complain and … Continue reading
The Radiance of God
When Moses came down Mount Sinai carrying the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, he wasn’t aware that his face had become radiant because he had spoken to the Lord. So when Aaron and the people … Continue reading
Create in Me a Clean Heart
[reprinted from July 5, 2010] Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you; what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, … Continue reading
Having a ‘Bad’ Day?
By the rivers in Babylon we sat and cried when we remembered Jerusalem. On the poplar trees nearby we hung our harps. Those who captured us asked us to sing; our enemies wanted happy songs. Â Â Psalm 137:1-3 (NCV) I … Continue reading
Unequally Yoked
[reprinted from July 2, 2010] Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever? … Continue reading
Got a Giant?
Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.†For He says: I heard you in an acceptable time, and I helped you in the day of salvation. Look, now is the acceptable time; … Continue reading