11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, (Ephesians 4:11-12 CSB) Each of us has a role to fulfill in the body of the church. Many want to avoid … Read more

3 Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You can’t eat from any tree in the garden’?” (Genesis 3:! CSB) Yesterday we talked about faith and belief, today about lies and deception. Where listening to … Read more

9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 CSB) In writing these devotionals, I sometimes forget that aside from the general wisdom imparted, people still need to know the simple plan of salvation. Faith is … Read more

4 Who are you to judge another’s household servant? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand, because the Lord is able[a] to make him stand. (Romans 14:4 CSB) Many today want to stand in judgment over others. They want to take a perceived moral high ground or a political view … Read more

5 But he was pierced because of our rebellion,crushed because of our iniquities;punishment for our peace was on him,and we are healed by his wounds. (Isaiah 53:5 CSB) It is impossible to comprehend just how much suffering Christ took on the cross. He not only bore the physical pain, but he took on all of … Read more