DEVOTIONS May 23 – 28 Monday, May 23 – “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.” (Acts 28:30) Waiting is the hardest part. Think about the things in your life into which you have devoted a large amount of time. A profession, …
DEVOTIONS May 16 – 21 Monday, May 16 – “’Abba, Father’, he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.’” (Mark 14:36) This is a prayer of Jesus on the night that he was betrayed and handed over to be tried and crucified. …
DEVOTIONS May 9 – 14 Monday, May 9 – “Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” (Titus 2:14) If God’s only goal was for you to go to heaven, you would have died …
DEVOTIONS May 2-7 Monday, May 2 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) You will never understand everything that happens in your life. Faith is all about possibility. The possibility of certainty, in the …
DEVOTIONS April 25-30 Monday, April 25 – “At one time we were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.” (Titus 3:3) Why is it that reality TV is so popular? Because it is, at our very core, who …
DEVOTIONS April 18-23 Monday, April 18 – “For God does not show favoritism.” (Romans 2:11) This simple truth is a stumbling block for so many people. It seems too easy. God offers salvation to every single person in the world. Regardless of nationality, socio-economic status, gender, age or track record, through faith in Jesus. We …
DEVOTIONS April 11 – 16 Monday, April 11 – “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) The shortest verse in the Bible, speaks volumes about the nature of God. Is God a God of justice? Does God love his people? God’s isn’t looking for opportunities to punish, like some vindictive tyrant. God disciplines the ones he loves. But …
DEVOTIONS April 4 – 9 Monday, April 4 – “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (Matthew 13:44) Do you question this man’s decision? Who among us …
DEVOTIONS March 28-April 2 Monday, March 28 – “What I mean is this: One of you says, ‘I follow Paul’; another, ‘I follow Apollos’; another, ‘I follow Cephas’; still another, ‘I follow Christ,’” (1 Corinthians 1:12) There is nothing wrong with walking with people, while following Jesus. There is something very wrong with following people, …
DEVOTIONS March 21-26 Monday, March 21 – “The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Matthew 3:10) If your life doesn’t “produce good fruit” you will “be cut down” and “thrown into the fire”. So, …
