“The master was full of praise, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) The Bible has nearly 200 verses that speak directly to the theme of celebration. The Jews had manyContinue reading “Is Church Boring?”
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Struggles
“For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.” (Philippians 1:29-30 NLT) The greatest battlefield for aContinue reading “Struggles”
Christianity Without the Church?
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25 NLT) Given the state of our world today it seems more people than ever should be flocking to churches, but it’s not the case. With rareContinue reading “Christianity Without the Church?”
Whose Terms?
“But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.” (Jude 1:21 NLT) Whenever we enter aContinue reading “Whose Terms?”
Obedience
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (John 14:15 NLT) Obedience is rarely easy. I loved my mom’s chocolate cake. She used to bring one to me when she and my dad would visit when I was in college. But when I was a kid, after she baked one, she never told me: “Eat allContinue reading “Obedience”
In Due Time
“Then she knelt behind Him at His feet, weeping. Her tears fell on His feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing His feet and putting perfume on them.” (Luke 7:38 NLT) We cry for a lot of reasons, don’t we? Sometimes we’re sad, angry, frustrated, confused, or troubled, butContinue reading “In Due Time”
Prayer For Favor
*Today, as I do every 15th of the month, I’m featuring a devotional by Sylvia Gunter. Please read this beautiful prayer and let it become your own. Blessings, Ed Abba, take (Your precious children) right up next to Your heart today. Keep them and make Your face shine upon them and be gracious to themContinue reading “Prayer For Favor”
The Farmer’s Whistle
“Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading “The Farmer’s Whistle”
Free Will
“But the slave may declare, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children. I don’t want to go free.’” (Exodus 21:5 NLT) Did you know the phrase “free will” is not used in the King James Version of the Bible, but the expression of a person’s will is implied in hundreds of verses throughoutContinue reading “Free Will”
What Does It Mean to Remain?
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in Me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to beContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Remain?”
Walking With Jesus 