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Category: Devotions
Read the Bible, Go to Church, Pray, and…
I was told once that "Some people know more Bible than they will ever use". Is that true?
Couldn’t I Not Love Just a Few of My Brothers?
While some people make it simple to show God's love to them, we are called to love and do good for everyone.
Scammed!
Just as we must use good judgement when opening an e-mail note from an unknown sender, we must watch out for those who try to deceive us.
The Gospel in 3 Verses
John 3:16 is a well-known verse of the Bible. It's a great summary of God's love for us. However, taken together with the two following verses, it becomes part of an even bigger message.
Getting Better
The process of becoming more like what God made us to be can be a long one, but it is worth the investment.
A Little Closer Every Day
It can be difficult to give God first place in our entire lives, but maybe the first step is to bring Him into new parts of your life, one at a time.
Friction or Friendly Reminder?
When we encounter obstacles or resistance, we must discern between God's direction to keep us on the right path, and the resistance of evil trying to keep us from that path.
Rotten Endings
Some chapters of our life may feel like a poorly-written book or bad movie, but the wise king Solomon realized that the best approach in life was to follow God.
Don’t Skip the Tutorial
Unlike the less-forgiving games of the past, a veteran gamer can often breeze through the tutorial on a modern game. Real life, though, is not so forgiving of just skimming over the instructions.
The Sin Bank
Although we may be tempted to keep score in relationships, making sure that we provide others with similar value to what they give us, the Bible has a different mission for us.
Repentance vs. Ritual
Even if we look like we are sorry for what we have done, it doesn't really change anything if we don't work to also change our heart and our actions.
Unreasonable Fear
Once we have accepted Jesus' gift of payment for our shortcomings, and chosen to follow Him, we no longer have to live in fear.
Last One Out
While we may miss our departed loved ones, those who follow Jesus will actually get a head-start on being with Him.
Dipping Into the Till
Earning enough to take care of our needs and our family is honorable. If we want more than that, though, what are our motives?
“I Do Not Know the Way”
Once we decide where we need to go, if it's in line with God's direction, we can usually find help to get there.
Mt. Rushmore
Following Jesus is rewarding, but it is not without a cost. Let us continue our investment with dedication and perseverance.
Use the Whole Road
The path to life is narrow, and Jesus is the only way. However, upon accepting Him, we have great freedom and liberty to love and to serve both God and others.
Never Alone
Even when we feel alone, Jesus is always with us.
You Must Choose
We make decisions - large and small - every day. Is our faith strong enough to make the right decisions when it is difficult, but also most important?
Those Who Sin Differently 