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Love In Truth
Role Models
Role Models
Better Than All the Rest
Better Than All the Rest
Know the Truth, Live The Truth
Know the Truth, Live The Truth
Put Your Faith to Work
Put Your Faith to Work
Our Living Hope
Our Living Hope
How Do I Know For Sure?
How Do I Know For Sure?
Getting Started...
Getting Started...
More Than a Slave
- Jul 6, 2022
More Than a Slave
Remember What You Were Saved From
- Jul 5, 2022
Remember What You Were Saved From
Continue in What You Have Learned
- Jul 4, 2022
Continue in What You Have Learned
How To Lead A Church
- Jul 2, 2022
How To Lead A Church
Stand Firm
- Jul 1, 2022
Stand Firm
The Return of Christ
- Jun 30, 2022
The Return of Christ
Just Jesus
- Jun 29, 2022
Just Jesus
Joy In Christ
- Jun 28, 2022
Joy In Christ
Privileges and Practices for Christians
- Jun 27, 2022
Privileges and Practices for Christians
Grace and Freedom
- Jun 25, 2022
Grace and Freedom
So We Do Not Lose Heart
- Jun 24, 2022
So We Do Not Lose Heart
Fatherly Discipline
- Jun 23, 2022
Fatherly Discipline
The Righteous Shall Live By Faith
- Jun 22, 2022
The Righteous Shall Live By Faith
Past Daily Devotionals
Witnesses To the End of The Earth
- Jun 21, 2022
Witnesses To the End of The Earth
God in The Flesh
- Jun 20, 2022
God in The Flesh
The Great Physician
- Jun 18, 2022
The Great Physician
Service and Sacrifice
- Jun 17, 2022
Service and Sacrifice
Is It Even Worth It?
- Jun 15, 2022
Is It Even Worth It?
The Long-Awaited King of the Jews
- Jun 16, 2022
The Long-Awaited King of the Jews
A Future Perspective
- Jun 14, 2022
A Future Perspective
Does God Care About Justice?
- Jun 8, 2022
Does God Care About Justice?
Pride Goes Before Destruction
- Jun 9, 2022
Pride Goes Before Destruction
The Righteous Will Live By Faith
- Jun 10, 2022
The Righteous Will Live By Faith
Judgment and Joy
- Jun 11, 2022
Judgment and Joy
Misplaced Priorities
- Jun 13, 2022
Misplaced Priorities
That All Should Be Saved
- Jun 7, 2022
That All Should Be Saved
A Battle Between Brothers
- Jun 6, 2022
A Battle Between Brothers
Just You Wait
- Jun 3, 2022
Just You Wait
The Cold Hard Truth
- Jun 4, 2022
The Cold Hard Truth
Idolatry Vs. Adultery
- Jun 2, 2022
Idolatry Vs. Adultery
Restored to Glory
- May 31, 2022
Restored to Glory
The Lord Reigns Supreme
- Jun 1, 2022
The Lord Reigns Supreme
Salvation Is of The Lord
- May 27, 2022
Salvation Is of The Lord
The Bearer of Bad News
- May 28, 2022
The Bearer of Bad News
The Saddest Chapter In The Book
- May 30, 2022
The Saddest Chapter In The Book
What’s the Point?
- May 25, 2022
What’s the Point?
God’s Plan
- May 26, 2022
God’s Plan
Miraculous Reconstruction
- May 19, 2022
Miraculous Reconstruction
God Behind the Scenes
- May 20, 2022
God Behind the Scenes
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
- May 21, 2022
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
A Real Relationship
- May 23, 2022
A Real Relationship
Read the Instructions
- May 24, 2022
Read the Instructions
Coming Home
- May 18, 2022
Coming Home
Not Just A Building
- May 17, 2022
Not Just A Building
A Heart and Kingdom Divided
- May 13, 2022
A Heart and Kingdom Divided
Discipline and Destruction
- May 14, 2022
Discipline and Destruction
The Family of God
- May 16, 2022
The Family of God
A Love That Redeems
- May 10, 2022
A Love That Redeems
No King But God?
- May 11, 2022
No King But God?
The Greatest King Ever
- May 12, 2022
The Greatest King Ever
Rebel, Rescue, Repeat
- May 9, 2022
Rebel, Rescue, Repeat
He’s Faithful, So Be Faithful
- May 6, 2022
He’s Faithful, So Be Faithful
A Literal Scarlet Thread
- May 7, 2022
A Literal Scarlet Thread
Passed Over
- May 3, 2022
Passed Over
Holy as He Is Holy
- May 4, 2022
Holy as He Is Holy
Why Did It Take So Long?
- May 5, 2022
Why Did It Take So Long?
The Beginning of Redemption
- May 2, 2022
The Beginning of Redemption
I’ll Be Happy When…
- Apr 29, 2022
I’ll Be Happy When…
The Lord Is Near
- Apr 30, 2022
The Lord Is Near
The Sin Underneath All Others
- Apr 26, 2022
The Sin Underneath All Others
You Can’t Hide a Lie
- Apr 27, 2022
You Can’t Hide a Lie
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
- Apr 28, 2022
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Well Worth the Wait
- Apr 22, 2022
Well Worth the Wait
Where Does Joy Come From?
- Apr 23, 2022
Where Does Joy Come From?
Play the Long Game
- Apr 25, 2022
Play the Long Game
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
- Apr 18, 2022
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Take Heart, He’s With You
- Apr 19, 2022
Take Heart, He’s With You
Why Don’t We Just Give Up?
- Apr 20, 2022
Why Don’t We Just Give Up?
Getting to Know God
- Apr 21, 2022
Getting to Know God
What Are You Afraid Of?
- Apr 16, 2022
What Are You Afraid Of?
Nothing Can Separate Us
- Apr 15, 2022
Nothing Can Separate Us
What Has God Forgiven You For?
- Apr 14, 2022
What Has God Forgiven You For?
A Healthy Swap
- Apr 12, 2022
A Healthy Swap
But by the Grace Of God
- Apr 13, 2022
But by the Grace Of God
Tell Yourself the Truth
- Apr 11, 2022
Tell Yourself the Truth
Do You Need to Put Up Some Walls?
- Apr 7, 2022
Do You Need to Put Up Some Walls?
Listen and Learn
- Apr 8, 2022
Listen and Learn
He Hears You
- Apr 9, 2022
He Hears You
Is Other People’s Faith Your Business?
- Apr 1, 2022
Is Other People’s Faith Your Business?
Saving Faith Works
- Apr 2, 2022
Saving Faith Works
Move on to the Meat
- Apr 4, 2022
Move on to the Meat
Great Is His Faithfulness
- Apr 5, 2022
Great Is His Faithfulness
Keep Your Cool
- Apr 6, 2022
Keep Your Cool
Are We Promised Physical Healing?
- Mar 30, 2022
Are We Promised Physical Healing?
How to Have a Powerful Prayer Life
- Mar 31, 2022
How to Have a Powerful Prayer Life
Establish Your Heart
- Mar 24, 2022
Establish Your Heart
Are You Ready?
- Mar 25, 2022
Are You Ready?
How Good Is Your Word?
- Mar 28, 2022
How Good Is Your Word?
Be Steadfast
- Mar 26, 2022
Be Steadfast
When Should You Pray?
- Mar 29, 2022
When Should You Pray?
It’s Not a Mystery
- Mar 21, 2022
It’s Not a Mystery
Where Are You Laying up Treasure?
- Mar 22, 2022
Where Are You Laying up Treasure?
Godly Contentment
- Mar 23, 2022
Godly Contentment
Give Me Jesus
- Mar 15, 2022
Give Me Jesus
Who Gets Grace?
- Mar 16, 2022
Who Gets Grace?
Sin Is No Joke
- Mar 17, 2022
Sin Is No Joke
Who Are You to Judge?
- Mar 18, 2022
Who Are You to Judge?
What’s The Plan?
- Mar 19, 2022
What’s The Plan?
Where Does Wisdom Come From?
- Mar 11, 2022
Where Does Wisdom Come From?
Living in Godly Wisdom
- Mar 12, 2022
Living in Godly Wisdom
What Are You Fighting About?
- Mar 14, 2022
What Are You Fighting About?
Who’s Holding the Reins?
- Mar 7, 2022
Who’s Holding the Reins?
Spread The Word
- Mar 8, 2022
Spread The Word
Untamable Tongues?
- Mar 9, 2022
Untamable Tongues?
What Comes Out of Your Spout?
- Mar 10, 2022
What Comes Out of Your Spout?
A Friend of God
- Mar 3, 2022
A Friend of God
Turn and Act!
- Mar 4, 2022
Turn and Act!
Held to a Higher Standard
- Mar 5, 2022
Held to a Higher Standard
Demonstrate Your Faith
- Feb 26, 2022
Demonstrate Your Faith
Give What You’ve Been Given
- Feb 23, 2022
Give What You’ve Been Given
Saving Faith Works
- Feb 24, 2022
Saving Faith Works
Empty Words
- Feb 25, 2022
Empty Words
Is It Enough to Believe?
- Feb 28, 2022
Is It Enough to Believe?
Did James Contradict Paul?
- Mar 1, 2022
Did James Contradict Paul?
A Big Act of a Big Faith
- Mar 2, 2022
A Big Act of a Big Faith
Don’t Play Favorites
- Feb 16, 2022
Don’t Play Favorites
Faith, Not Finances
- Feb 17, 2022
Faith, Not Finances
Upside Down Economy
- Feb 18, 2022
Upside Down Economy
Remember Where You Started
- Feb 19, 2022
Remember Where You Started
And Who Is My Neighbor?
- Feb 21, 2022
And Who Is My Neighbor?
Are You Mostly Good?
- Feb 22, 2022
Are You Mostly Good?
Born Again
- Feb 9, 2022
Born Again
Listen Up!
- Feb 10, 2022
Listen Up!
His Word to the Wise
- Feb 11, 2022
His Word to the Wise
Look In the Mirror
- Feb 12, 2022
Look In the Mirror
Read with Intention
- Feb 14, 2022
Read with Intention
Unstained Speech
- Feb 15, 2022
Unstained Speech
A Good God Gives Good Gifts
- Feb 8, 2022
A Good God Gives Good Gifts
The Great Equalizers
- Feb 3, 2022
The Great Equalizers
From The Cross to Crowns
- Feb 4, 2022
From The Cross to Crowns
Is Your Sin God’s Fault?
- Feb 5, 2022
Is Your Sin God’s Fault?
Don’t Follow Your Heart
- Feb 7, 2022
Don’t Follow Your Heart
Come To Jesus
- Jan 27, 2022
Come To Jesus
Spiritual Muscle > Physical Muscle
- Jan 28, 2022
Spiritual Muscle > Physical Muscle
Be Teachable
- Jan 29, 2022
Be Teachable
A Slave to His Brother?
- Jan 31, 2022
A Slave to His Brother?
When Trouble Comes
- Feb 1, 2022
When Trouble Comes
Where Do The Wise Get Their Wisdom?
- Feb 2, 2022
Where Do The Wise Get Their Wisdom?
Better Together
- Jan 25, 2022
Better Together
We Need Each Other
- Jan 26, 2022
We Need Each Other
But I Don’t Feel Like
- Jan 21, 2022
But I Don’t Feel Like
Worshiping in Truth
- Jan 22, 2022
Worshiping in Truth
The Church’s One Foundation
- Jan 24, 2022
The Church’s One Foundation
Praying For the Right Reasons
- Jan 13, 2022
Praying For the Right Reasons
When To Pray
- Jan 14, 2022
When To Pray
Teach Us to Pray
- Jan 15, 2022
Teach Us to Pray
We Are His
- Jan 17, 2022
We Are His
Put Your Heart In It
- Jan 18, 2022
Put Your Heart In It
Fully Grasping the Gift
- Jan 19, 2022
Fully Grasping the Gift
The Right Way to Worship
- Jan 20, 2022
The Right Way to Worship
Does God Answer Prayer?
- Jan 12, 2022
Does God Answer Prayer?
Does God Really Listen?
- Jan 11, 2022
Does God Really Listen?
Why Pray?
- Jan 10, 2022
Why Pray?
Eternally Perfect Guidance
- Jan 8, 2022
Eternally Perfect Guidance
Delight in His Word
- Jan 7, 2022
Delight in His Word
What A Transformation!
- Jan 6, 2022
What A Transformation!
Why the Bible Still Matters
- Jan 5, 2022
Why the Bible Still Matters
But Is It True?
- Jan 4, 2022
But Is It True?
Why Should We Read the Bible?
- Jan 3, 2022
Why Should We Read the Bible?
Spiritual Healthy Goals
- Jan 1, 2022
Spiritual Healthy Goals
That You May Believe
- Dec 31, 2021
That You May Believe
The Humble Get Heaven
- Dec 30, 2021
The Humble Get Heaven
The World Hates You
- Dec 29, 2021
The World Hates You
Maintaining A Strong Connection
- Dec 28, 2021
Maintaining A Strong Connection
Peace On Earth
- Dec 27, 2021
Peace On Earth
Meek Souls Will Receive Him Still
- Dec 25, 2021
Meek Souls Will Receive Him Still
Light Has Come
- Dec 24, 2021
Light Has Come
Unexpected Greatness
- Dec 23, 2021
Unexpected Greatness
Is He Your Treasure?
- Dec 22, 2021
Is He Your Treasure?
Nothing Else Is More Valuable
- Dec 21, 2021
Nothing Else Is More Valuable
Truly His Disciples
- Dec 20, 2021
Truly His Disciples
Whose Side Are You On?
- Dec 18, 2021
Whose Side Are You On?
Humbly Confident
- Dec 17, 2021
Humbly Confident
If You Aren’t Wise, You’re Foolish
- Dec 16, 2021
If You Aren’t Wise, You’re Foolish
But Does He Know You?
- Dec 15, 2021
But Does He Know You?
Wolf Warning
- Dec 14, 2021
Wolf Warning
Off The Beaten Path
- Dec 13, 2021
Off The Beaten Path
Rest Easy
- Dec 11, 2021
Rest Easy
Wholehearted Devotion
- Dec 10, 2021
Wholehearted Devotion
Adjust Your Focus
- Dec 9, 2021
Adjust Your Focus
Where Is Your Bank Account?
- Dec 8, 2021
Where Is Your Bank Account?
Forgive to be Forgiven?
- Dec 7, 2021
Forgive to be Forgiven?
Overcoming Temptation
- Dec 6, 2021
Overcoming Temptation
Reconcile and Reciprocate
- Dec 4, 2021
Reconcile and Reciprocate
Praying For Provision
- Dec 3, 2021
Praying For Provision
Prayer Priorities
- Dec 2, 2021
Prayer Priorities
The Perfect Father
- Dec 1, 2021
The Perfect Father
A Rewarding Prayer Life
- Nov 30, 2021
A Rewarding Prayer Life
Blessed Reassurance
- Nov 27, 2021
Blessed Reassurance
A Better Reward
- Nov 29, 2021
A Better Reward
The Help for Unbelief
- Nov 26, 2021
The Help for Unbelief
Worth Our Salt
- Nov 15, 2021
Worth Our Salt
Hide It Under a Bushel? NO!
- Nov 16, 2021
Hide It Under a Bushel? NO!
The Law Is Fulfilled
- Nov 17, 2021
The Law Is Fulfilled
The Heart of The Matter
- Nov 18, 2021
The Heart of The Matter
The Harm In Looking
- Nov 19, 2021
The Harm In Looking
Uncommon Love
- Nov 20, 2021
Uncommon Love
The Patience of God
- Nov 22, 2021
The Patience of God
Only One Way In
- Nov 23, 2021
Only One Way In
A Little Goes a Long Way
- Nov 24, 2021
A Little Goes a Long Way
The Lost and The Found
- Nov 25, 2021
The Lost and The Found
Dedicated Discipleship
- Nov 8, 2021
Dedicated Discipleship
A Fickle Following
- Nov 9, 2021
A Fickle Following
Upside-Down Blessings
- Nov 10, 2021
Upside-Down Blessings
Inside Out Blessings
- Nov 11, 2021
Inside Out Blessings
Suffering For What’s Right
- Nov 12, 2021
Suffering For What’s Right
The Good Shepherd
- Nov 13, 2021
The Good Shepherd
Jesus Goes Public
- Nov 6, 2021
Jesus Goes Public
Daily Bread
- Nov 5, 2021
Daily Bread
You Can’t Be On the Fence
- Oct 29, 2021
You Can’t Be On the Fence
Come, Lord Jesus
- Oct 30, 2021
Come, Lord Jesus
Who Is Jesus Christ?
- Nov 1, 2021
Who Is Jesus Christ?
Good News for All People
- Nov 2, 2021
Good News for All People
The Word and the Light
- Nov 3, 2021
The Word and the Light
Eternal Grace and Truth
- Nov 4, 2021
Eternal Grace and Truth
Judged By the Book
- Oct 20, 2021
Judged By the Book
God With Us
- Oct 21, 2021
God With Us
Why Does God Punish People?
- Oct 22, 2021
Why Does God Punish People?
Indescribable
- Oct 23, 2021
Indescribable
The Beautiful City of God
- Oct 25, 2021
The Beautiful City of God
The Light of His Glory
- Oct 26, 2021
The Light of His Glory
Where We Belong
- Oct 27, 2021
Where We Belong
Begin with the Eternity in Mind
- Oct 28, 2021
Begin with the Eternity in Mind
The End of the Lies
- Oct 14, 2021
The End of the Lies
The “Thousand Year” Debate
- Oct 15, 2021
The “Thousand Year” Debate
Always With the Lord
- Oct 16, 2021
Always With the Lord
The First Resurrection
- Oct 18, 2021
The First Resurrection
A Decisive Victory
- Oct 19, 2021
A Decisive Victory
The Battle Is the Lord’s
- Oct 8, 2021
The Battle Is the Lord’s
Battle of Armageddon
- Oct 9, 2021
Battle of Armageddon
Get Ready
- Oct 11, 2021
Get Ready
Signs of the End Times
- Oct 12, 2021
Signs of the End Times
Keep Your Eye on the Sky
- Oct 13, 2021
Keep Your Eye on the Sky
Fully Filled in Christ
- Oct 2, 2021
Fully Filled in Christ
He’s Coming Back for Us
- Oct 4, 2021
He’s Coming Back for Us
His Witnesses
- Oct 5, 2021
His Witnesses
Scared and Confused
- Oct 6, 2021
Scared and Confused
Faithful and True
- Oct 7, 2021
Faithful and True
Pass It On
- Oct 1, 2021
Pass It On
A Prayer Warrior
- Sep 30, 2021
A Prayer Warrior
The Faithful and the Forgiven
- Sep 29, 2021
The Faithful and the Forgiven
We Need Each Other
- Sep 28, 2021
We Need Each Other
How to Answer Every One
- Sep 27, 2021
How to Answer Every One
One Day Closer
- Sep 25, 2021
One Day Closer
An Exemplary Prayer
- Sep 24, 2021
An Exemplary Prayer
Who’s the Boss?
- Sep 23, 2021
Who’s the Boss?
Who Are You Serving?
- Sep 22, 2021
Who Are You Serving?
House Rules
- Sep 21, 2021
House Rules
Does Scripture Oppress Women?
- Sep 20, 2021
Does Scripture Oppress Women?
Abide In the Word
- Sep 18, 2021
Abide In the Word
The Rule of Peace
- Sep 17, 2021
The Rule of Peace
Love Above All Else
- Sep 16, 2021
Love Above All Else
Just Like Him
- Sep 15, 2021
Just Like Him
All Together Now
- Sep 14, 2021
All Together Now
A Change of Character
- Sep 13, 2021
A Change of Character
Taming Tempers and Tongues
- Sep 11, 2021
Taming Tempers and Tongues
The Wrath of God
- Sep 10, 2021
The Wrath of God
Christ Is Life
- Sep 9, 2021
Christ Is Life
Home Is in Heaven
- Sep 8, 2021
Home Is in Heaven
Hearts Set on Heaven
- Sep 7, 2021
Hearts Set on Heaven
Walk Like a Christian
- Sep 6, 2021
Walk Like a Christian
What Motivates You?
- Sep 4, 2021
What Motivates You?
Spiritual Referees?
- Sep 3, 2021
Spiritual Referees?
Boundaries, Not Bondage
- Sep 2, 2021
Boundaries, Not Bondage
The Winning Team
- Sep 1, 2021
The Winning Team
It’s a Done Deal
- Aug 31, 2021
It’s a Done Deal
Dead, Buried, and Risen with Him
- Aug 30, 2021
Dead, Buried, and Risen with Him
Off With the Old
- Aug 28, 2021
Off With the Old
Christ is Sufficient
- Aug 27, 2021
Christ is Sufficient
New Knowledge or Same Old Lie?
- Aug 26, 2021
New Knowledge or Same Old Lie?
Put Down Roots
- Aug 25, 2021
Put Down Roots
Don’t Fall For It
- Aug 24, 2021
Don’t Fall For It
The Struggle Is Real
- Aug 23, 2021
The Struggle Is Real
Making Disciples
- Aug 21, 2021
Making Disciples
Hope For Everyone
- Aug 20, 2021
Hope For Everyone
Suffering With Joy
- Aug 19, 2021
Suffering With Joy
Continue in the Faith
- Aug 18, 2021
Continue in the Faith
From Hostile to Holy
- Aug 17, 2021
From Hostile to Holy
What A Wonderful World?
- Aug 16, 2021
What A Wonderful World?
He’s Number One
- Aug 14, 2021
He’s Number One
The Head of the Church
- Aug 13, 2021
The Head of the Church
Christ and Creation
- Aug 12, 2021
Christ and Creation
Who Is Jesus?
- Aug 11, 2021
Who Is Jesus?
Redeemed
- Aug 10, 2021
Redeemed
Deliverance
- Aug 9, 2021
Deliverance
We’ve Got the Power!
- Aug 7, 2021
We’ve Got the Power!
Knowledge Is Powerful
- Aug 6, 2021
Knowledge Is Powerful
Who Told You?
- Aug 5, 2021
Who Told You?
Real Hope
- Aug 4, 2021
Real Hope
Faith and Love
- Aug 3, 2021
Faith and Love
A Trustworthy Source
- Aug 2, 2021
A Trustworthy Source
Use Your Time Wisely
- Jul 23, 2021
Use Your Time Wisely
Preach!
- Jul 24, 2021
Preach!
Free From Failure
- Jul 26, 2021
Free From Failure
Seek the LORD
- Jul 27, 2021
Seek the LORD
What’s The Harm in Looking?
- Jul 28, 2021
What’s The Harm in Looking?
Say No to Sin
- Jul 29, 2021
Say No to Sin
Do Your Work
- Jul 30, 2021
Do Your Work
Never Truly Alone
- Jul 31, 2021
Never Truly Alone
The Right Words
- Jul 22, 2021
The Right Words
Doing Faith Together
- Jul 21, 2021
Doing Faith Together
Who Is on Your Invitation List?
- Jul 20, 2021
Who Is on Your Invitation List?
How To Walk Faithfully
- Jul 7, 2021
How To Walk Faithfully
As Christ Forgave You
- Jul 8, 2021
As Christ Forgave You
Strength When Your Heart Melts
- Jul 9, 2021
Strength When Your Heart Melts
What’s Taking So Long?
- Jul 10, 2021
What’s Taking So Long?
The Comfort of His Presence
- Jul 12, 2021
The Comfort of His Presence
Never in Vain
- Jul 13, 2021
Never in Vain
Judge Not or Judge Rightly?
- Jul 14, 2021
Judge Not or Judge Rightly?
What’s Your Motive?
- Jul 15, 2021
What’s Your Motive?
Forgive Yourself
- Jul 16, 2021
Forgive Yourself
Head Protection
- Jul 17, 2021
Head Protection
How To Pray for Others
- Jul 19, 2021
How To Pray for Others
Fine-Tuned Evidence
- Jul 1, 2021
Fine-Tuned Evidence
Created to Praise
- Jul 2, 2021
Created to Praise
Right and Wrong
- Jul 3, 2021
Right and Wrong
Spiritual Vitamins
- Jul 5, 2021
Spiritual Vitamins
Power in Patience
- Jul 6, 2021
Power in Patience
Paul Signs Off
- Jun 30, 2021
Paul Signs Off
Transforming Power
- Jun 16, 2021
Transforming Power
Paul’s Pride and Joy
- Jun 17, 2021
Paul’s Pride and Joy
Let’s Work Together
- Jun 18, 2021
Let’s Work Together
I Repeat: Rejoice!
- Jun 19, 2021
I Repeat: Rejoice!
The Antidote to Anxiety
- Jun 22, 2021
The Antidote to Anxiety
A Gentle Reputation
- Jun 21, 2021
A Gentle Reputation
Where Is Your Head At?
- Jun 23, 2021
Where Is Your Head At?
Practical Faith
- Jun 24, 2021
Practical Faith
Living For the Next Big Thing
- Jun 25, 2021
Living For the Next Big Thing
I Can Do What He Asks Me To Do
- Jun 26, 2021
I Can Do What He Asks Me To Do
Partners In Giving
- Jun 28, 2021
Partners In Giving
Counting on God
- Jun 29, 2021
Counting on God
Striving for Perfection
- Jun 9, 2021
Striving for Perfection
Keep Climbing
- Jun 10, 2021
Keep Climbing
Live It Out and Live up to It
- Jun 11, 2021
Live It Out and Live up to It
Keep Your Eyes on Me
- Jun 12, 2021
Keep Your Eyes on Me
Enemies on the Inside
- Jun 14, 2021
Enemies on the Inside
Our Heavenly Homeland
- Jun 15, 2021
Our Heavenly Homeland
The Power of His Resurrection
- Jun 8, 2021
The Power of His Resurrection
Imputed Righteousness
- Jun 7, 2021
Imputed Righteousness
Righteousness Resumes
- Jun 4, 2021
Righteousness Resumes
Jesus Is Worth More
- Jun 5, 2021
Jesus Is Worth More
No Confidence in the Flesh
- Jun 3, 2021
No Confidence in the Flesh
Dirty Dogs
- Jun 2, 2021
Dirty Dogs
Fellow Family Members
- May 29, 2021
Fellow Family Members
Worthy of Honor
- May 31, 2021
Worthy of Honor
Worthy of Honor
- May 31, 2021
Worthy of Honor
Rejoice For Your Own Safety
- Jun 1, 2021
Rejoice For Your Own Safety
The Ultimate Example of Humility
- May 22, 2021
The Ultimate Example of Humility
God Who Works In You
- May 25, 2021
God Who Works In You
The Interests of Others
- May 21, 2021
The Interests of Others
Name Above All Names
- May 24, 2021
Name Above All Names
Let Your Light Shine
- May 26, 2021
Let Your Light Shine
Rejoice Because It’s Worth It
- May 27, 2021
Rejoice Because It’s Worth It
A Spiritual Father
- May 28, 2021
A Spiritual Father
One in Christ
- May 20, 2021
One in Christ
The Privilege of Persecution
- May 19, 2021
The Privilege of Persecution
Do Not Fear
- May 18, 2021
Do Not Fear
Uphold the Family Name
- May 17, 2021
Uphold the Family Name
Progress and Joy
- May 15, 2021
Progress and Joy
Better by Far
- May 14, 2021
Better by Far
To Live Is Christ
- May 13, 2021
To Live Is Christ
Be Bold
- May 12, 2021
Be Bold
Deliverance Is Coming
- May 11, 2021
Deliverance Is Coming
Distinguished Palates
- May 7, 2021
Distinguished Palates
When God Uses Evil for His Good
- May 8, 2021
When God Uses Evil for His Good
Christ Is Proclaimed
- May 10, 2021
Christ Is Proclaimed
The Imperfection Problem
- May 4, 2021
The Imperfection Problem
Brotherly Love
- May 5, 2021
Brotherly Love
What Your Heart Knows
- May 6, 2021
What Your Heart Knows
Servants and Saints
- May 3, 2021
Servants and Saints
The Victor’s Crown
- Apr 29, 2021
The Victor’s Crown
All Things Made New
- Apr 30, 2021
All Things Made New
Are You Ready?
- May 1, 2021
Are You Ready?
Keep Your Eye on The Sky
- Apr 28, 2021
Keep Your Eye on The Sky
Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven
- Apr 27, 2021
Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven
Living Within the Boundaries for Sex
- Apr 24, 2021
Living Within the Boundaries for Sex
Count the Cost
- Apr 19, 2021
Count the Cost
Spiritual R & R
- Apr 20, 2021
Spiritual R & R
That Our Joy May Be Full
- Apr 21, 2021
That Our Joy May Be Full
Declare His Glory
- Apr 22, 2021
Declare His Glory
Good Stewardship
- Apr 23, 2021
Good Stewardship
The Greatest of All Time
- Apr 26, 2021
The Greatest of All Time
Stewards of His Gifts
- Apr 16, 2021
Stewards of His Gifts
Mature in Christ
- Apr 15, 2021
Mature in Christ
Do We Have to Go to Church?
- Apr 14, 2021
Do We Have to Go to Church?
Joyful Worship
- Apr 17, 2021
Joyful Worship
Here Is the Church
- Apr 12, 2021
Here Is the Church
Over All Things
- Apr 13, 2021
Over All Things
Spiritual Rebirth
- Apr 8, 2021
Spiritual Rebirth
The Mind of Christ
- Apr 9, 2021
The Mind of Christ
Led by The Spirit
- Apr 10, 2021
Led by The Spirit
The Spirit of Conviction
- Apr 7, 2021
The Spirit of Conviction
Our Helper
- Apr 6, 2021
Our Helper
The Spirit of the Lord
- Apr 5, 2021
The Spirit of the Lord
Should We Believe Biblical Prophecies?
- Apr 2, 2021
Should We Believe Biblical Prophecies?
Our Faith Is Not Futile
- Apr 3, 2021
Our Faith Is Not Futile
A Trustworthy Testament
- Mar 31, 2021
A Trustworthy Testament
Keep His Commands
- Apr 1, 2021
Keep His Commands
Is the Bible True?
- Mar 30, 2021
Is the Bible True?
The Word of God
- Mar 29, 2021
The Word of God
Once for All
- Mar 25, 2021
Once for All
You Can’t Earn It
- Mar 26, 2021
You Can’t Earn It
Fullness of Joy
- Mar 27, 2021
Fullness of Joy
Unrighteous Righteous Deeds
- Mar 24, 2021
Unrighteous Righteous Deeds
The Door
- Mar 23, 2021
The Door
Jesus Alone Saves
- Mar 17, 2021
Jesus Alone Saves
Ransom Paid, Fully Redeemed
- Mar 18, 2021
Ransom Paid, Fully Redeemed
A God Who Gets It
- Mar 19, 2021
A God Who Gets It
Who Is the King of Your Life?
- Mar 20, 2021
Who Is the King of Your Life?
Peace with God or Peace Among Men?
- Mar 22, 2021
Peace with God or Peace Among Men?
The Son of God
- Mar 16, 2021
The Son of God
Is Jesus Really Who He Said He Was?
- Mar 15, 2021
Is Jesus Really Who He Said He Was?
Take Care to Remember
- Mar 11, 2021
Take Care to Remember
Let’s Stick Together
- Mar 12, 2021
Let’s Stick Together
Justified into Sainthood
- Mar 13, 2021
Justified into Sainthood
Lying to Ourselves
- Mar 10, 2021
Lying to Ourselves
His Spirit Within Us
- Mar 9, 2021
His Spirit Within Us
Handmade Humans
- Mar 8, 2021
Handmade Humans
The Life You Deserve
- Mar 6, 2021
The Life You Deserve
There is No Other
- Mar 5, 2021
There is No Other
The Perfect Father
- Mar 3, 2021
The Perfect Father
God Knows You
- Mar 4, 2021
God Knows You
Our Constant
- Mar 2, 2021
Our Constant
It Was No Accident
- Mar 1, 2021
It Was No Accident
The Key to Being Bold
- Feb 26, 2021
The Key to Being Bold
Battle Ready
- Feb 25, 2021
Battle Ready
A Working Witness
- Feb 24, 2021
A Working Witness
Raise Them Right
- Feb 23, 2021
Raise Them Right
Submission: It’s Not What You Think
- Feb 19, 2021
Submission: It’s Not What You Think
Be Intentional
- Feb 18, 2021
Be Intentional
Leading in Love
- Feb 22, 2021
Leading in Love
Children of Light
- Feb 17, 2021
Children of Light
Empty Words
- Feb 16, 2021
Empty Words
The Art of Imitation
- Feb 15, 2021
The Art of Imitation
Watch Your Mouth
- Feb 12, 2021
Watch Your Mouth
Honest Living
- Feb 11, 2021
Honest Living
Before You Knew Him
- Feb 10, 2021
Before You Knew Him
Don’t Give Yourself Up
- Feb 9, 2021
Don’t Give Yourself Up
The Healthy Doctrine Diet
- Feb 8, 2021
The Healthy Doctrine Diet
Stewarding Your Gifts
- Feb 5, 2021
Stewarding Your Gifts
A Common Creed
- Feb 4, 2021
A Common Creed
Bear With One Another
- Feb 3, 2021
Bear With One Another
Unimaginable Power
- Feb 2, 2021
Unimaginable Power
Knowing Love
- Feb 1, 2021
Knowing Love
Be Strengthened
- Jan 29, 2021
Be Strengthened
Fall on Your Knees
- Jan 28, 2021
Fall on Your Knees
From Suffering to Glory
- Jan 27, 2021
From Suffering to Glory
Why Am I Here?
- Jan 26, 2021
Why Am I Here?
Discovered Treasure
- Jan 25, 2021
Discovered Treasure
The Gift of Serving
- Jan 22, 2021
The Gift of Serving
Bound and Determined
- Jan 21, 2021
Bound and Determined
You Belong Here
- Jan 20, 2021
You Belong Here
All Access Pass
- Jan 19, 2021
All Access Pass
We Are One
- Jan 18, 2021
We Are One
No Longer Outsiders
- Jan 15, 2021
No Longer Outsiders
A Useful Gift
- Jan 14, 2021
A Useful Gift
If Not for God
- Jan 13, 2021
If Not for God
You Were Dead
- Jan 12, 2021
You Were Dead
How Powerful Is Our God?
- Jan 11, 2021
How Powerful Is Our God?
That You May Know
- Jan 8, 2021
That You May Know
There Are Guarantees in Life
- Jan 7, 2021
There Are Guarantees in Life
The Master Plan
- Jan 6, 2021
The Master Plan
Glorious Grace
- Jan 5, 2021
Glorious Grace
Chosen Ones
- Jan 4, 2021
Chosen Ones
Grace and Peace
- Jan 1, 2021
Grace and Peace
Disqualified
- Dec 31, 2020
Disqualified
He Remains Faithful
- Dec 30, 2020
He Remains Faithful
Pressing On
- Dec 28, 2020
Pressing On
Angry at Authority?
- Dec 29, 2020
Angry at Authority?
We Give Because He Gave
- Dec 25, 2020
We Give Because He Gave
The Lamb Once and For All
- Dec 24, 2020
The Lamb Once and For All
He Cares for Our Cares
- Dec 23, 2020
He Cares for Our Cares
He Will Be with You
- Dec 22, 2020
He Will Be with You
Ripe for the Picking
- Dec 21, 2020
Ripe for the Picking
Long Live the King
- Dec 18, 2020
Long Live the King
Eye Examinations
- Dec 17, 2020
Eye Examinations
Meeting Anger with Gentleness
- Dec 16, 2020
Meeting Anger with Gentleness
Let’s Grow Up
- Dec 15, 2020
Let’s Grow Up
Forgiving Myself
- Dec 14, 2020
Forgiving Myself
The Lord is With You
- Dec 11, 2020
The Lord is With You
Share the Word
- Dec 10, 2020
Share the Word
High and Mighty Minds
- Dec 9, 2020
High and Mighty Minds
What Are You Waiting For?
- Dec 8, 2020
What Are You Waiting For?
Control Yourself
- Dec 7, 2020
Control Yourself
He Keeps His Promises
- Dec 4, 2020
He Keeps His Promises
Faithful for He is Faithful
- Dec 3, 2020
Faithful for He is Faithful
The Wisdom of Patience
- Dec 2, 2020
The Wisdom of Patience
Eat What Is Good
- Dec 1, 2020
Eat What Is Good
Just the Cross
- Nov 30, 2020
Just the Cross
THIS IS IMPORTANT!
- Nov 27, 2020
THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Weary Workers
- Nov 26, 2020
Weary Workers
Support Team
- Nov 24, 2020
Support Team
Investing with Seeds
- Nov 25, 2020
Investing with Seeds
High and Mighty or Humble and Meek?
- Nov 23, 2020
High and Mighty or Humble and Meek?
Gentle Restoration
- Nov 20, 2020
Gentle Restoration
Keeping In Step
- Nov 19, 2020
Keeping In Step
Walk By The Spirit
- Nov 18, 2020
Walk By The Spirit
Living In Love
- Nov 17, 2020
Living In Love
A Little Yeast
- Nov 16, 2020
A Little Yeast
The Gift of Grace
- Nov 13, 2020
The Gift of Grace
Children of Promise
- Nov 12, 2020
Children of Promise
Be Aware
- Nov 11, 2020
Be Aware
Guard Your Hearts
- Nov 10, 2020
Guard Your Hearts
Hard Truths
- Nov 9, 2020
Hard Truths
Continuing in Faith and Freedom
- Nov 6, 2020
Continuing in Faith and Freedom
Fully God, Fully Man
- Nov 5, 2020
Fully God, Fully Man
Of Age Heirs
- Nov 4, 2020
Of Age Heirs
All One in Christ
- Nov 3, 2020
All One in Christ
Why Then the Law?
- Nov 2, 2020
Why Then the Law?
E+R=O
- Oct 30, 2020
E+R=O
When Strivings Cease
- Oct 29, 2020
When Strivings Cease
Christian Citizenship
- Oct 28, 2020
Christian Citizenship
Already Dead
- Oct 27, 2020
Already Dead
Unstoppable Gospel
- Oct 26, 2020
Unstoppable Gospel
Are You a Firestarter?
- Oct 23, 2020
Are You a Firestarter?
4 Reasons to Release Election Distress
- Oct 25, 2020
4 Reasons to Release Election Distress
Be Strong…in the LORD
- Oct 22, 2020
Be Strong…in the LORD
God’s Will Be Done
- Oct 21, 2020
God’s Will Be Done
Stand Firm
- Oct 20, 2020
Stand Firm
Training Day
- Oct 19, 2020
Training Day
Deep Roots = Deep Faith
- Oct 16, 2020
Deep Roots = Deep Faith
The Soil that Produces
- Oct 15, 2020
The Soil that Produces
Unity in Diversity
- Oct 14, 2020
Unity in Diversity
Lord, We Need You
- Oct 13, 2020
Lord, We Need You
God’s in Control
- Oct 12, 2020
God’s in Control
Spiritual Plateaus
- Oct 9, 2020
Spiritual Plateaus
He Will Lift Us Up
- Oct 8, 2020
He Will Lift Us Up
Twice Warned
- Oct 7, 2020
Twice Warned
Don't Take My Word For It
- Oct 6, 2020
Don't Take My Word For It
The LORD Reigns
- Oct 5, 2020
The LORD Reigns
Get into God’s Word
- Oct 2, 2020
Get into God’s Word
Blessed Assurance
- Oct 1, 2020
Blessed Assurance
Narrow-minded Christians
- Sep 30, 2020
Narrow-minded Christians
Serving Like Him
- Sep 29, 2020
Serving Like Him
The Kindness of God
- Sep 28, 2020
The Kindness of God
Live Out What You Know to Be True
- Sep 25, 2020
Live Out What You Know to Be True
Whom do you love?
- Sep 24, 2020
Whom do you love?
Hit with Kindness
- Sep 23, 2020
Hit with Kindness
A Servant of Christ
- Sep 22, 2020
A Servant of Christ
Loving Redirection
- Sep 21, 2020
Loving Redirection
Living as a Masterpiece
- Sep 18, 2020
Living as a Masterpiece
Why Should I Read the Old Testament?
- Sep 17, 2020
Why Should I Read the Old Testament?
Avoid Sin Like the Plague
- Sep 16, 2020
Avoid Sin Like the Plague
Be Like the Bereans
- Sep 15, 2020
Be Like the Bereans
It’s Offensive
- Sep 14, 2020
It’s Offensive
Seeing the Path
- Sep 11, 2020
Seeing the Path
When You Don’t Get What You Deserve
- Sep 10, 2020
When You Don’t Get What You Deserve
Vengeance Is the Lord’s
- Sep 9, 2020
Vengeance Is the Lord’s
A Happy Moment
- Sep 8, 2020
A Happy Moment
Stay Salty
- Sep 7, 2020
Stay Salty
Are You a Grace-Bearer?
- Sep 4, 2020
Are You a Grace-Bearer?
Addressing Sin with Love
- Sep 3, 2020
Addressing Sin with Love
Renew. Restore.
- Sep 2, 2020
Renew. Restore.
Defend the Truth
- Sep 1, 2020
Defend the Truth
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- Aug 31, 2020
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Do You Want Restoration?
- Aug 28, 2020
Do You Want Restoration?
A Powerful Privilege
- Aug 27, 2020
A Powerful Privilege
The Secret of Being Content
- Aug 26, 2020
The Secret of Being Content
Don’t Forget!
- Aug 25, 2020
Don’t Forget!
Praise the LORD
- Aug 24, 2020
Praise the LORD
Are You a Firestarter?
- Aug 21, 2020
Are You a Firestarter?
Remembering His Goodness
- Aug 20, 2020
Remembering His Goodness
Someone That Will Never Change
- Aug 19, 2020
Someone That Will Never Change
Faith When You Don’t Feel Safe
- Aug 18, 2020
Faith When You Don’t Feel Safe
Celebrating the Found
- Aug 17, 2020
Celebrating the Found
Are You Driving People to Conflict?
- Aug 14, 2020
Are You Driving People to Conflict?
The Harmony of Love & Justice
- Aug 13, 2020
The Harmony of Love & Justice
Driven by Doubt
- Aug 12, 2020
Driven by Doubt
Not To Worry
- Aug 11, 2020
Not To Worry
Troubles With Our Tongues
- Aug 10, 2020
Troubles With Our Tongues
Are you the problem or the solution?
- Aug 7, 2020
Are you the problem or the solution?
Is It Possible To Be Denied Forgiveness?
- Aug 6, 2020
Is It Possible To Be Denied Forgiveness?
But What If I’ve Denied Jesus?
- Aug 5, 2020
But What If I’ve Denied Jesus?
No Sin Too Great
- Aug 4, 2020
No Sin Too Great
Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner
- Aug 3, 2020
Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner
Are You an Encourager?
- Jul 31, 2020
Are You an Encourager?
Slow Your Anger
- Jul 30, 2020
Slow Your Anger
Salvation Restored
- Jul 29, 2020
Salvation Restored
Fix Your Eyes
- Jul 28, 2020
Fix Your Eyes
Abide In Me
- Jul 27, 2020
Abide In Me
How to Defuse Anger
- Jul 24, 2020
How to Defuse Anger
Do You Know the Way to the Father?
- Jul 23, 2020
Do You Know the Way to the Father?
Heed the Warning
- Jul 22, 2020
Heed the Warning
Uncertain Times
- Jul 21, 2020
Uncertain Times
Sitting Together In the Word
- Jul 20, 2020
Sitting Together In the Word
How to Deal with Anger
- Jul 17, 2020
How to Deal with Anger
What Evidence Do You Have?
- Jul 16, 2020
What Evidence Do You Have?
The Proof Is in the Fruit
- Jul 15, 2020
The Proof Is in the Fruit
Discerning True Teachers
- Jul 14, 2020
Discerning True Teachers
And Who Is My Neighbor?
- Jul 13, 2020
And Who Is My Neighbor?
Don’t React. Instead, Act.
- Jul 10, 2020
Don’t React. Instead, Act.
Believe the Evidence
- Jul 9, 2020
Believe the Evidence
Growing Through Trials
- Jul 8, 2020
Growing Through Trials
Don’t Be Foolish
- Jul 7, 2020
Don’t Be Foolish
Has God Forgotten You?
- Jul 6, 2020
Has God Forgotten You?
Prayer Tactics
- Jul 3, 2020
Prayer Tactics
A Friend Who Loves
- Jul 2, 2020
A Friend Who Loves
Persistent in Prayer
- Jul 1, 2020
Persistent in Prayer
Delighting in His Law
- Jun 29, 2020
Delighting in His Law
Moving on to Maturity
- Jun 30, 2020
Moving on to Maturity
God's Gift
- Jun 26, 2020
God's Gift
We Worship an Intimate God
- Jun 25, 2020
We Worship an Intimate God
One in Christ
- Jun 24, 2020
One in Christ
Thriving Christian Community
- Jun 23, 2020
Thriving Christian Community
Refuge or “Holy Club”?
- Jun 22, 2020
Refuge or “Holy Club”?
The Heavy Heart
- Jun 19, 2020
The Heavy Heart
We Are Christ’s Servants
- Jun 18, 2020
We Are Christ’s Servants
Giving Is Better than Receiving
- Jun 17, 2020
Giving Is Better than Receiving
Somebody Needs You
- Jun 16, 2020
Somebody Needs You
Love One Another
- Jun 15, 2020
Love One Another
Fear is a Robber
- Jun 12, 2020
Fear is a Robber
Why We Get Stuck Spiritually
- Jun 11, 2020
Why We Get Stuck Spiritually
But I Don’t Have Time!
- Jun 10, 2020
But I Don’t Have Time!
When Scripture Doesn’t Make Sense
- Jun 9, 2020
When Scripture Doesn’t Make Sense
Connect with Your Creator
- Jun 8, 2020
Connect with Your Creator
Be Strong
- Jun 5, 2020
Be Strong
Respond to God’s Word
- Jun 4, 2020
Respond to God’s Word
Reflect on God’s Word
- Jun 4, 2020
Reflect on God’s Word
Receive God’s Word
- Jun 2, 2020
Receive God’s Word
Engage the Light
- Jun 1, 2020
Engage the Light
Worry is a Thief
- May 29, 2020
Worry is a Thief
Chewing on God’s Word
- May 28, 2020
Chewing on God’s Word
Quenching My Thirst
- May 27, 2020
Quenching My Thirst
Consider What the Bible Is
- May 26, 2020
Consider What the Bible Is
Engage the Bible
- May 25, 2020
Engage the Bible
Who Do You Go To?
- May 22, 2020
Who Do You Go To?
God, Our Provider
- May 21, 2020
God, Our Provider
Handling Financial Worries
- May 20, 2020
Handling Financial Worries
Cover Them in Prayer
- May 19, 2020
Cover Them in Prayer
God’s Plans Are Better
- May 18, 2020
God’s Plans Are Better
God Is With You
- May 15, 2020
God Is With You
Losing Control
- May 14, 2020
Losing Control
Christ Will Come into Our Crisis
- May 13, 2020
Christ Will Come into Our Crisis
Let Go and Trust
- May 12, 2020
Let Go and Trust
Accepting God’s Plans
- May 11, 2020
Accepting God’s Plans
Casting Your Fears
- May 8, 2020
Casting Your Fears
Life Won’t Be Problem-Free
- May 7, 2020
Life Won’t Be Problem-Free
Savoring the Peace of God
- May 6, 2020
Savoring the Peace of God
Getting into God’s Presence
- May 5, 2020
Getting into God’s Presence
Worrier to Prayer Warrior
- May 4, 2020
Worrier to Prayer Warrior
The Gift of Prayer
- May 1, 2020
The Gift of Prayer
Peace, Not Panic
- Apr 30, 2020
Peace, Not Panic
Stand on God’s Promises
- Apr 29, 2020
Stand on God’s Promises
The Lifeline of God’s Word
- Apr 28, 2020
The Lifeline of God’s Word
Praying the Psalms
- Apr 27, 2020
Praying the Psalms
Leveraging Your Trial
- Apr 24, 2020
Leveraging Your Trial
Know His Name
- Apr 23, 2020
Know His Name
Take Comfort in Jesus
- Apr 22, 2020
Take Comfort in Jesus
Stability in an Unstable World
- Apr 21, 2020
Stability in an Unstable World
The High Cost of Worry
- Apr 20, 2020
The High Cost of Worry
Driving Out Worldly Fear
- Apr 17, 2020
Driving Out Worldly Fear
Greater Than the World
- Apr 16, 2020
Greater Than the World
Pray the Lord’s Prayer
- Apr 15, 2020
Pray the Lord’s Prayer
Don’t Stop Praying
- Apr 14, 2020
Don’t Stop Praying
Don’t Fake It
- Apr 13, 2020
Don’t Fake It
“Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
- Apr 10, 2020
“Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
“Why, Lord?”
- Apr 9, 2020
“Why, Lord?”
Pray Through the Pain
- Apr 8, 2020
Pray Through the Pain
When God Seems Silent
- Apr 7, 2020
When God Seems Silent
Prayer, Not Fear
- Apr 6, 2020
Prayer, Not Fear
The Cost
- Apr 3, 2020
The Cost
Stress Relief
- Apr 2, 2020
Stress Relief
Come to Me
- Apr 1, 2020
Come to Me
Living Under the Cross
- Mar 31, 2020
Living Under the Cross
Replacing Worry for Wonder
- Mar 30, 2020
Replacing Worry for Wonder
Run to the Rock
- Mar 27, 2020
Run to the Rock
Living by Faith, Not Fear
- Mar 26, 2020
Living by Faith, Not Fear
Confident Assurance
- Mar 25, 2020
Confident Assurance
Releasing Anxiety
- Mar 24, 2020
Releasing Anxiety
Peace from God
- Mar 23, 2020
Peace from God
Experience Peace
- Mar 20, 2020
Experience Peace
In Times of Crisis
- Mar 19, 2020
In Times of Crisis
Who's in Control?
- Mar 18, 2020
Who's in Control?
Worry Is Pointless
- Mar 17, 2020
Worry Is Pointless
In the Grip of Fear
- Mar 16, 2020
In the Grip of Fear
Vertical Conversations
- Mar 13, 2020
Vertical Conversations
Falling in Love with God Again
- Mar 12, 2020
Falling in Love with God Again
Four Painful Words
- Mar 11, 2020
Four Painful Words
Saving Faith
- Mar 10, 2020
Saving Faith
It's All About Relationship
- Mar 9, 2020
It's All About Relationship
Becoming Relational
- Mar 6, 2020
Becoming Relational
Hearing His Voice
- Mar 5, 2020
Hearing His Voice
Falling in Love with the God of the Bible
- Mar 4, 2020
Falling in Love with the God of the Bible
Losing the God of Rules
- Mar 3, 2020
Losing the God of Rules
Keys to Spiritual Growth
- Mar 2, 2020
Keys to Spiritual Growth
Clues to Growing Spiritually
- Feb 28, 2020
Clues to Growing Spiritually
Pulling Back the Veil
- Feb 27, 2020
Pulling Back the Veil
The Enemy "Veils" the Truth
- Feb 26, 2020
The Enemy "Veils" the Truth
Power Pitfalls
- Feb 25, 2020
Power Pitfalls
Paul's Obedience Principle
- Feb 24, 2020
Paul's Obedience Principle
Getting Unstuck: Paul's Equation
- Feb 21, 2020
Getting Unstuck: Paul's Equation
Fan the Flame
- Feb 20, 2020
Fan the Flame
A Deadly Virus Called Sin
- Feb 19, 2020
A Deadly Virus Called Sin
Living on the Titanic
- Feb 18, 2020
Living on the Titanic
Lifequakes and Heartaches
- Feb 17, 2020
Lifequakes and Heartaches
Amazing Love
- Feb 14, 2020
Amazing Love
A Mind-Blowing Miracle
- Feb 13, 2020
A Mind-Blowing Miracle
When God Doesn't Show Up
- Feb 12, 2020
When God Doesn't Show Up
He Will Restore You
- Feb 11, 2020
He Will Restore You
He Hears Your Prayers
- Feb 10, 2020
He Hears Your Prayers
God: The Object of His Attention
- Feb 7, 2020
God: The Object of His Attention
Redeeming a Broken Life
- Feb 6, 2020
Redeeming a Broken Life
Choosing to Trust Again
- Feb 5, 2020
Choosing to Trust Again
When We Feel Abandoned
- Feb 4, 2020
When We Feel Abandoned
Who Is God?
- Feb 3, 2020
Who Is God?
God: The Complete Expression of Love
- Jan 31, 2020
God: The Complete Expression of Love
Set Your Eyes on Christ
- Jan 30, 2020
Set Your Eyes on Christ
Greater Than Your Earthly Father
- Jan 29, 2020
Greater Than Your Earthly Father
Don't Hide Your Faith
- Jan 28, 2020
Don't Hide Your Faith
Tune in the Holy Spirit
- Jan 27, 2020
Tune in the Holy Spirit
A Life of Faithful Service
- Jan 24, 2020
A Life of Faithful Service
God's Chosen Witnesses
- Jan 23, 2020
God's Chosen Witnesses
My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
- Jan 22, 2020
My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
An Expectant Heart
- Jan 21, 2020
An Expectant Heart
Seeing Jesus in Others
- Jan 20, 2020
Seeing Jesus in Others
In Jesus We Serve
- Jan 17, 2020
In Jesus We Serve
In God's Strength
- Jan 16, 2020
In God's Strength
Seize Ministry Opportunities
- Jan 15, 2020
Seize Ministry Opportunities
The Bread of Life
- Jan 14, 2020
The Bread of Life
Live Life on Wings
- Jan 13, 2020
Live Life on Wings
The Lord Will Take You In
- Jan 10, 2020
The Lord Will Take You In
Spiritual Fuel
- Jan 9, 2020
Spiritual Fuel
Let Go of False Notions About God
- Jan 8, 2020
Let Go of False Notions About God
Transformed
- Jan 7, 2020
Transformed
Why Don’t We Just Give Up?
April 20
Read Romans 5:1-5 (ESV)
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Reflect
How does knowing the blessings that God has promised us through Christ encourage you to persevere in the midst of trials and suffering?
I think one of the hardest things about being a human is the fact that we don’t know exactly what the future holds. In times of trials and sufferings, we don’t know how long we’ll have to endure the pain. We don’t know how the situation will be resolved. How long will the trial last? We just don’t know. So what encourages us to keep going? Why don’t we just give up?
That’s why I find Paul’s words to the Romans so encouraging here. First, he summarized our great hope. We have been justified or declared righteous through Jesus Christ. Instead of dreading future judgment and fearing the wrath of God, those of us who have placed our faith in Christ can have inner peace in knowing that our relationship with God has been restored. Once we were enemies of God because of our sin and rebellion against Him (Colossians 1:21). But in Romans 5:1-11, Paul explained that because of Jesus’s death on our behalf, we have been reconciled to God!
Paul went on to explain that we obtain access to God only by faith in Jesus Christ. Once we come to Jesus in faith, we are in good standing with God. We stand secure in His grace by faith. Furthermore, Paul wrote that we “rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (5:1). Not only do we no longer have to fear God’s wrath and dread His judgment, but we also get to look forward with great joy to sharing in God’s glory for all eternity!
But if that somehow isn’t enough to look forward to, Paul goes on. He said that we don’t just have to endure the suffering that we face in this life. Instead, we can rejoice in it! Why? Because God is using that suffering to refine us and transform us.
When we want to get in physical shape, we have to train and work out. We have to endure what we might consider suffering in order to see any kind of transformation in our physical bodies. Likewise, persevering through trials builds spiritual muscle. Over time, these “work-outs” make us stronger and build in us a character that is more and more like Christ every day. It is truly transformational.
Plus, we have hope! We have something to look forward to. We may not know how long the trial is going to last or when the suffering will end. But we do know that our eternal rewards will far outweigh this temporary suffering. In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Paul wrote: “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light and momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison as we look not to things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that unseen are eternal.”
Friends, I don’t know about you, but if God hadn’t made us so many promises so clearly in His Word, I would be tempted to just give up when times get hard. The world can be so brutal and without the hope of Jesus Christ found in His Word, what hope do we have? But we do have hope! We have a promise that no matter what we are going through here, the glory that awaits us is better by far! And our suffering here isn’t pointless. God is using it to strengthen us and transform us. So, no matter how hard life gets, don’t give up! Press on. It is going to be worth it. I promise.
Pray
Lord, sometimes life is so hard. You know the struggles and suffering that I am going through. Without Your promises, I would be tempted to just give up. But I know that You have promised a future glory that far outweighs my pain right now. Please give me the strength to persevere. Use the trials to strengthen me and transform my character more and more into Your image. Amen.
~ Pastor Nat Crawford
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Lord Jesus, You have done a marvelous work for us on the cross of Calvary. By Your death, we have been cleansed from our sin, we have been reconciled to our Father, and we have been declared righteous. No other person could have done as You have, on our behalf. Thank You Lord.
Heavenly Father, I am grateful that You have heard my cry for the knowledge of who You are and have led me to follow Your Son, Jesus. Continue to strengthen my faith in Christ and help me to endure the many trials which will ultimately lead me unto life eternal. Amen.
We are a people of Hope!
Thank you. Just what I needed.
Amen. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for your love, mercy, and grace. Thank you for sharing the Way, Pastor Nat.
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