1 Corinthians 9:24 I’ve always admired those who run marathons. The dedication, training, and sacrifice it takes to finish the race is impressive. All done with the goal of taking home the victory. The Christian life is like training for a marathon. It requires steadfast endurance and an unwavering hope in the ultimate prize. That… Continue reading November 28th – 1 Corinthians 9:24
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November 14th – 1 Corinthians 16:13
1 Corinthians 16:13 Football season is in full force. And as a Michigander, I have to say the Detroit Lions with their first place standing in the NFC North, is a rare happening that has fans cheering. Their winning streak is due in large part to the guidance, teaching, and encouragement they receive from their… Continue reading November 14th – 1 Corinthians 16:13
March 21st – 1 Corinthians 1:26
1 Corinthians 1:26 Do you feel unusable by God? Think you’re too broken, dirty, and wicked to accomplish any good for the Lord? God’s not looking for perfect people to accomplish His goals. In fact, He doesn’t need our help at all. Instead He gives us the blessing of being used by Him. And whether… Continue reading March 21st – 1 Corinthians 1:26
March 13th – 1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13 Evangelist Billy Sunday once said, “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” Temptations are everywhere, and not even the strongest Christian is immune to their pull. But thankfully we have the blessing of knowing that God will never let Satan tempt us… Continue reading March 13th – 1 Corinthians 10:13
February 22nd – 1 Corinthians 16:14
1 Corinthians 16:14 Proverbs 16:2 says, “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.” Nothing is hidden from God. As our Creator, He knows us better than we know ourselves. That includes the motive behind every thought and action. The Pharisees bragged about being righteous in the Lord’s… Continue reading February 22nd – 1 Corinthians 16:14
January 26th – 1 Corinthians 14:1
1 Corinthians 14:1 Have you ever listened to an especially charismatic teacher and wished you could teach like that? Perhaps you’ve heard the most beautiful singing voice and wished you could sing like that? Or maybe you see someone who is always the first one to volunteer, and wished you could serve like that. The… Continue reading January 26th – 1 Corinthians 14:1
December 16th – Corinthians 13:4-8
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Every day society bombards us with false ideas of what love is. It makes us think that love just happens to us, and we have no control. For we’ve all heard the expressions “the heart wants what the heart wants”, or heard someone described as “hopelessly in love”. But the Bible teaches… Continue reading December 16th – Corinthians 13:4-8
October 23rd – 1 Corinthians 6:19
1 Corinthians 6:19 God’s Promise - “I have given you My Spirit, so your body could be My temple.” Each one of us is born with a sin nature that would rather practice self indulgence than self discipline. And when the flesh wants something, the hardest word to hear is “no”. But Paul tells us… Continue reading October 23rd – 1 Corinthians 6:19
September 11th – 1Corinthians 16:13
1 Corinthians 16:13 I love the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. One of my favorite quotes comes from his book “The Lord of the Rings.” The hobbit Bilbo Baggins tells his young cousin, “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no… Continue reading September 11th – 1Corinthians 16:13
August 31st – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Loving others isn’t an easy thing to do. Yet that’s the call God gives to us. And although no one can love unconditionally and perfectly like Jesus, we do need to show each other that same Christlike love. That means practicing patience and kindness even when we are frustrated with those around… Continue reading August 31st – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
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