Category Archives: Devotional
Thursday Morning Devotion (Distractions)
28And YHWH opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, “What have I done to you that you have struck me these three times?” 29And Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have played a dirty trick on me! … Continue reading
Wednesday Morning Devotion (Spiritual Community)
Note: I got very pressed for time this morning, so I’m posting here a transcript of my podcast on Running Toward the Goal that deals with the rules of warfare and spiritual community. 2Now as you approach battle, the priest … Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Devotion (Finishing)
6As for me, I am already being poured out on the altar, and the time of my death has come upon me. 7I have completed the great race. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. 8The crown … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Trying to be the Favorite)
9He told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were right with God and who looked down on everyone else. 10There were two men who went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (Father, Glorify Your Name)
20There were certain Greeks from those who had gone up so that they might worship at the feast. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilea and they asked him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” 22Philip came … Continue reading
Thursday Morning Devotion (Do You Enjoy Praying?)
1He told them a parable about how they ought to pray always and not get discouraged. 2He said, “There was a judge in a certain city who did not fear God, nor was he concerned about people. 3Now there was … Continue reading
Wednesday Morning Devotion (Treating God like an Unjust Judge)
1He told them a parable about how they ought to pray always and not get discouraged. 2He said, “There was a judge in a certain city who did not fear God, nor was he concerned about people. 3Now there was … Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Devotion (Accurate Teaching)
1In the presence of God and Christ Jesus who is soon to judge the living and the dead, I charge you by his appearance and his kingdom. 2Preach the message. Take a stand in season and out of season. Persuade, … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Scripture and Breathing)
14But remain faithful to what you have learned and of which you have become convinced, knowing the ones from whom you learned them. 15You have been taught the holy scriptures since you were a child. They are able to make … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (Keeping on the Path)
9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By keeping your word. 101I keep my feet away from every evil path So that I may keep your word. 104From your decisions I gain understanding So I hate every deceitful … Continue reading