June 10, 2021
Answering the Call
Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6 gives us a great insight to a proper response to the presence of God, our iniquity, and His calling of ambassadors.
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A weekly devotional designed to help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, through practical application of spiritual truths from God’s word.
June 3, 2021
A Worker Approved by God
If soldiers don’t get entangled with civilian pursuits, because their aim is to please the one who enlisted them, then we as spiritual soldiers in God’s army shouldn’t get entangled in the world’s pursuits because it takes our focus away from the One whom we serve and often to the detriment of His Kingdom’s work.
Keep ReadingMay 27, 2021
In Remembrance
As Christians, it’s important to not become calloused to the sacrifice that Jesus gave of Himself for us. One way we do that is through communion which we do in remembrance of Him.
Keep ReadingMay 20, 2021
Clothed with Power
Before Jesus ascended, He gave the great commission AND the command to wait until being clothed with power from on high, which was the promise of the Holy Spirit. This clothing is something that wasn't just for the early church, but is meant to daily clothe Christ followers today.
Keep ReadingMay 13, 2021
Water in the Desert
I’m going to be transparent with you, lately I feel like I’ve been in a spiritual desert. This is the only way I've learned to get through these dry seasons.
Keep ReadingMay 6, 2021
The Mother of Jesus
With Mother’s Day this coming weekend, I couldn’t help but think of Jesus’ mother, Mary. The gospel’s don’t mention a whole lot about her, but what they do mention paints such a sweet image of whom God chose to bear His Son.
Keep ReadingApril 29, 2021
Sowing Seeds or Growing Weeds?
Even if you haven't gardened, the principle of sowing and reaping is one that we learn from observation. God has told us that He will not be mocked and what we sow, we will reap. How can we
Keep ReadingApril 22, 2021
When Persecution Comes
Jesus warned us in Matthew 10 that persecution would come, but do we live as though we're expecting and ready for it? Let's take a look at practical and spiritual ways to prepare for the inevitable.
Keep ReadingApril 15, 2021
Render to God
As we're in tax season, the words of Jesus, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." and it bears the question: What should we be rendering to God?
Keep ReadingApril 8, 2021
The Whole Armor of God
Do you ever feel it's hard work putting on the full armor of God? Let's break this down because it's an important part of our lives and we're not expected to do it on our own.
Keep ReadingApril 1, 2021
Then and Now
Who is the gospel for? The challenge to see the gospel of Christs work on the cross afresh and kick any overhanging complacency to the curb.
Keep ReadingMarch 25, 2021
Preparing for Palm Sunday
When you read about how the Israelites went from "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him", what stirs in you? We aren't very different, no matter how much our pride would like to tell us otherwise. Let's get our hearts prepared to proclaim, "Hosanna" in spirit and in truth.
Keep ReadingMarch 18, 2021
A Saint's Love
Beyond leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold, St. Patrick's Day celebrates the life of a man who loved the very people who enslaved him. Let's see what we can learn from St. Patrick, the missionary stirred for Ireland's salvation.
Keep ReadingMarch 11, 2021
Losing Time
Every time Daylight Savings comes around, it reminds us of time passing. How we spend our time determines a lot, which can be a gain or a loss.
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