Category Archives: 2 Corinthians

Hate the Sin – Not the Sinner

You judge by appearances. If any of you think you are the only ones who belong to Christ, then think again. We belong to Christ as much as you do.                            2 Corinthians 10:7 (CEV) The response re: yesterday’s devotion was … Continue reading

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9/11, Bin Laden, and the Fallen World

By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be … Continue reading

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Investments

[1]Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; [2]that they do … Continue reading

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God Knew the Price – God Paid the Price

For we don’t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake; seeing it is God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts, to give the light … Continue reading

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His Comfort

Jesus wept. John 11:35    (NIV) The shortest verse in the Bible. In two words, God can speak volumes. The writers of the gospels tell us that Jesus did show His emotions, including weeping for the pain of His children (Matthew … Continue reading

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The Bigger Picture

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we … Continue reading

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On my Knees

A scribe came, and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay … Continue reading

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We are Fellow Workers

Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful … Continue reading

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The Conduit of God’s Comfort

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.      Psalm 48:14 (NIV) Shortly after midnight last night, my friend, Barnabas, met Jesus and James again in heaven. An hour before, … Continue reading

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God With Me

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) Our spiritual life is a fourfold … Continue reading

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