Several of our devotion writers are seasoned Bible study teachers. If you want a scholarly, in-depth, but short read, this is the tab you’ll want to click on. Each teacher has his/her own unique style, so check these entries out when you are wanting to go deeper in the Word of God.
The Fruit of Faithfulness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ~Galatians 5:22-23a CSB “Come say ‘Hello’ to Mary.” Billy smiled as I approached their table. I was about to see the fruit of faithfulness. I was sure she did not remember me. Her brain tumor had taken this once-talented artist and turned her into a shadow of her previous self. But as I greeted Mary, she shared the same gracious smile … Continue reading →
The Valley of Decision
In the valley of decision, we are faced with whether we will trust God to help us make the right decision–and He will never fail us. …
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Extraordinary Vision
Have you made the choice to cultivate extraordinary spiritual vision? We learn how by observing the rock dove.
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The Fruit of Goodness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ~Galatians 5:22-23a CSB What is the fruit of goodness? We know it is a fruit of the Spirit, but how does it look? We see goodness in the nurse who, in the midst of her busy schedule, risks losing her job to kneel by the bed of a dying patient to inquire whether her patient is God’s child. Discovering that the patient … Continue reading →
The Cost of Following Christ
The cost of following Christ can’t be measured by the world’s standards of worth. Nothing can compare with what we will get by being a faithful follower of our Lord. …
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Born with a Purpose
We are all born with a purpose, so don’t sell God short. His plan is beyond our wildest dreams and will lead to peace. …
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Diane Virginia: Our Soon-Coming King
Recently a lady from our church shared a dream she’d had about sounding the shofar to announce Jesus’ soon return. The dream was riveting; I couldn’t stop thinking about it. “Religion doesn’t work, but a relationship with Jesus does,” she said, “Prepare to meet your Soon-Coming King.” THE SEASON OF CHRIST’S RETURN What season are we in? Although we cannot know the day or the hour Jesus will return, we know we are in the season of Christ’s return. Jesus tells us to … Continue reading →
Skip
I would ask myself, “Are the children skipping?” Even a child at rest will swing a foot, shrug a shoulder, or sway. I’ve learned skipping is a universal expression of joy. …
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Big Picture Focus
When we focus on God’s big picture, our ability to see life from His perspective empowers us to triumph over our circumstances.
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The End of the Roll
Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 HCSB Seeing that tiny tail at the end of the roll of toilet paper hanging there was like hearing nails on a chalkboard. At least a half dozen rolls sat a mere inches away under the sink, but the people living in my house were preoccupied with other things. We had had polite chats about being thoughtful of others by replacing the roll, … Continue reading →
Mary’s Song
Let’s talk about Mary. Why did God choose her to birth the Savior? She, like the flutist, trusted God to direct the course of her life. Mary’s song defined her as a woman of faith. …
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