“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.’” (Hebrews 12:28–29, NIV84) The series of devotions on the Kingdom of heaven is almost done. Today we find ourselves in the book of Hebrews. […]
05/20/22 Daily Devotion – Three great reasons to have hope!
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, […]
04/27/22 Daily Devotion – How grace, mercy, peace, love and truth all tie together!
“Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.” — 2 John 1:3 (NIV84) What will be with us in “truth and love”? God’s grace, mercy and peace! Just stop for a minute and ponder that. Who of us couldn’t use a […]
01/29/22 Daily Devotion – Peace!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15 NIV) First, I want to say that I do not think the concept of “peace” in the Scriptures can be overemphasized. I believe the concept of true peace goes back to […]
10/24/2020 Daily Devotion – What to do with disputes between believers?
“I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers?” (1Corinthians 6:5 NIV84) Before we discuss what to do, let’s clearly establish what not to do. Paul was scolding the Corinthian church for taking its disputes before the worldly court system. He […]
10/07/2020 Daily Devotion – ‘…perfectly united in mind and thought’
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among […]
10/04/2020 Daily Devotion – ‘Grace and peace to you…’
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 1:3 NIV84) The Apostle Paul had a signature way in which he addressed most of his letters. Before he would get into doctrinal debates, conflict within the church, or the spiritual warfare that the church might be experiencing, he […]
