15 They came to Jerusalem, and he went into the temple and began to throw out those buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves (Mark 11:15 CSB) We have gone through a period where everyone has been speaking out about various topics they feel passionately about. While there … Read more
5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time. (1 Timothy 2:5-6 CSB) When I write these daily devotionals I am focused on how we might improve ourselves and our faith life. But some may be still struggling with … Read more
26 For he considered reproach for the sake of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking ahead to the reward. (Hebrews 11:26 CSB) We do not like being told, No. No, is a perfectly acceptable answer. But we want the reason behind the no. No is, or should be, … Read more
14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires. (Romans 13:14 CSB) When I go on a long motorcycle or bicycle ride I have to consider how to provision myself. Depending upon the length of the journey I make a list of the things I will or … Read more
7 Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. How strongly do we really work to resist the enemy? We may freely submit to God when we come to faith, but we are still in this broken vessel while on earth where the enemy holds sway. The spirit is willing but … Read more