Devotional


Aug. 02, 2024

Using our past to prepare us to serve


In a “Peanuts” cartoon I read recently, Lucy offered one of her unsolicited observations to Charlie Brown: “Life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at present.” Charlie Brown
Jul. 26, 2024

Two ways to apply Scripture


How best to understand Biblical application? It is important to draw a distinction between remedial application and constructive application. Remedial application is the form that application often takes in our churches today. Using this approach we come to recognize something we are doing wrong. This sort of application urges us to stop doing what we shouldn’t be doing or to
Jul. 19, 2024

Dinner Party Etiquette


When it comes to social etiquette, I am not sure if Jesus would be the first One we would turn to for guidance. Miss Manners or Dear Abby maybe. If you have an Aunt Gertrude (and don’t we all have an Aunt Gertrude somewhere?) she would probably be one to go for direction. My mother was always very firm on
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Jul. 09, 2024

Billy Crystal and the Psalms


Do you remember the movie ‘City Slickers’? It’s still one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Billy Crystal and a couple of his buddies go out to a ranch for a few days to learn how to rope cows and bring a herd of cattle in. Their trail boss, a really crusty guy named Curly played by Jack
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May. 22, 2024

Isaiah’s Transformative Vision


Discover Isaiah’s vision of God in this devotional, exploring themes of holiness, sin, and forgiveness, inspiring personal transformation.
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May. 11, 2024

Never Look Back


Explore the true cost of discipleship in this devotional where 3 encounters with Jesus teach us why to ‘never look back’ when following Him.
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May. 02, 2024

Following Jesus Down The Mountain


Experience the transformative power of following Jesus from the mountaintop to the trials of daily existence.
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Apr. 13, 2024

Bear Fruit and Fulfill


Explore how the Parable of the Sower teaches us to receive the Word, bear fruit, and thrive despite life’s challenges.
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Mar. 22, 2024

Touch of Jesus: A Beacon of Hope in Despair


In the gospels, Jesus raises three people from the dead. Lazarus is perhaps the most famous one. There is also the daughter of Jairus, and we are gripped by that story as a young girl who has died comes back to life again. But I think the one we forget most of the time, is the story about the widow
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Mar. 15, 2024

Power of God’s Word


Discover the transformative “Power of God’s Word” through Jesus’ acts. Feel the strength of faith and find healing in your life.
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Mar. 02, 2024

Week 9


Discover the power of influence in the Kingdom of God. See how Jesus chose 12 unqualified men to change the world.
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Feb. 24, 2024

Week 8


Dive into Luke’s narrative of healing in this devotional. Discover the power of Jesus’ forgiveness and its relevance to your life.
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Feb. 17, 2024

Week 7


Explore Jesus’ visit to the synagogue in Nazareth in this devotional. Discover what it means to embrace Jesus daily as your Lord and Savior.
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Feb. 10, 2024

Week 6


Discover the struggle between trust and doubt, and the call to choose the harder, but holier path in this insightful devotional.
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Feb. 03, 2024

Week 5


Explore the transformative power of repentance and forgiveness in, discover how embracing God’s grace can lead to a new life in Christ.
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Jan. 26, 2024

Week 4


Dive into the narrative of Simeon, and Anna as they encounter Jesus. Explore themes of obedience and redemption in this devotional.
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Jan. 21, 2024

Week 3


Dive into the story of Samuel and Eli from 1 Samuel 3:1-10. Discover how to hear God’s voice in your life and grow in spiritual maturity.
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Jan. 13, 2024

Week 2


Discover the joy and mystery of encountering Jesus through Mary and Elizabeth’s story. Find encouragement in this devotional reflection.
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Jan. 06, 2024

Week 1


Discover true greatness in God’s eyes! Join our journey through Luke & Acts with reflections that reveal what it means to be approved by God.