Category Archives: Devotional
Thank God for Other People
Note: This is actually Friday morning’s devotional. I accidentally punched “Publish” early. You can save it for tomorrow morning! 4I thank my God for you all the time, because of God’s grace that has been given to you in Christ … Continue reading
Careful with Flickering Lights
1Here is my servant, the one I uphold. My chosen one, in whom I deeply delight. I have put my spirit on him, so he can bring justice to the nations. 2He will not cry out, He will not raise … Continue reading
Hanging Around Jesus
5For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow for us, so through Christ our comfort also overflows. 6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. 6If we are comforted, it is to provide you with comfort so … Continue reading
God Loves Everybody
34Then Peter opened his mouth and said, “In truth I’m coming to understand that God doesn’t play favorites, 35but in every nationality the one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36He sent the message … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Showing Off Righteously)
13Who is wise and learned among you? Let him show his deeds by his good behavior using gentle wisdom. — James 3:13 Christians are sometimes afraid to let anyone know what they’re doing because they might appear proud or self-righteous. … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (Too Important)
Note: I apologize for late posting. I got called away on a service call this morning. 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to John to get baptized by him. 14But John stopped him, and said, “I need … Continue reading
Thursday Morning Devotion (Forgiveness and Spiritual Safety)
9I wrote so that I could determine how you stood, whether you would be obedient in everything. 10But whoever you forgive, I will forgive as well. As one standing before Christ, I have forgiven that person, 11so that Satan will … Continue reading
Wednesday Morning Devotion (On Being a Good Alien)
1Oh God, endow the king with your justice. Give the crown prince your righteousness. 2Let him judge your people in the right way, and provide justice to the oppressed. 3May the mountains give your people peace, And the hills provide … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Clinging to Gifts)
1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentiles—2you have surely heard how the stewardship of God’s grace, given to me, was for you! — Ephesians 3:1-2 Paul’s thinking sometimes gets ahead of … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (Satisfy!)
The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give … Continue reading