It’s the last day of 40 Days of Blessing and it has been a wonderful 40 days. When a church our size has nearly 40 adults and nearly 20 kids attending small groups you have to marvel at all that has happened. For me the study has truly deepened my trust in God for my [...]
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15 Feb
Speaking Blessings
It is an incredibly powerful part of being a Christian that we interact in the world with spiritual power. We can speak with tongues of Angels, we receive prophetic words, we are able to face persecution, and much more all by the power of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 13). Of course in all [...]
11 Feb
Humility
This great scripture has always had a profound impact on me. We just can’t ignore the importance of humility. It may not always come naturally but it is well worth the effort. Philippians 2:1-7 NIV Philippians 2:1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any [...]
7 Feb
Proud Pagan but Bad Historian
Oh how I wish I wrote down the exact bumper sticker! Yesterday I was driving along innocently when a “Proud to be Pagan” bumper sticker caught my eye, the next bumper sticker basically tried to say that Pagans supported freedom of religion only to be burned at the stake. Boy is that just historically laughable. [...]
2 Feb
God Saves Us
Titus3:4-7 was this mornings reading (and Sunday morning’s sermon text). God saves us. We westerners have grappled with the meaning of this for some time. We really struggle with being “helpless” but the fact is the human is helpless to overcome their sins and the only course to salvation is God’s saving us. This is [...]
31 Jan
Big Idea
Tuesday’s big idea is found in John 8:12-51 as Jesus proclaims who he is. Jesus lights our path. Jesus gives us the truth. Jesus is eternal. These big ideas should shape the Christian’s life. From the big things down to the little things. Practical Blessing for the day – Drive nice. Do you glorify God [...]
28 Jan
Do Something Friday ( A Day Late)
I’m on the road this weekend so I missed my post yesterday but today’s devotion has a powerful suggestion. Prayer Walking. Walk you neighborhood or another neighborhood and pray over each and every home you pass. Prayer really is a powerful weapon. If Christians prayed over every home in our city for 40 days would [...]
25 Jan
Wednesday’s Thought: The House of the Lord
Isaiah 2:1-5 describes the establishment of the House of the Lord as preeminent upon the earth. This is such an exciting thing to consider, the physical manifestation of God’s reign on earth will occur in such a manner that none can ignore it. However, Christ has already come to reveal God as preeminent. We are [...]
23 Jan
Magnifying God
Is it possible for a human being to magnify God? Apparently; so if we are students of scripture, we will remember a passage commonly called “The Magnificat”: Luke 1:46-49 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble [...]
