Matthew 5:11 Have you ever felt disheartened when someone shuts you down while you’re sharing the Gospel? Felt discouraged when the works you do for God don’t produce the fruit you want? Have you ever been rejected by others who don’t share your Christian faith? If so, you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with… Continue reading January 24th – Matthew 5:11
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January 4th – Psalm 26:1-3
Psalm 26:1-3 It hurts when we are condemned and convicted for something we didn’t do. And trying to prove our innocence can be frustrating and futile. Because no matter how we plead, or the truth before set them, some people will never believe our faultlessness. David was falsely accused by Saul. Yet instead of taking… Continue reading January 4th – Psalm 26:1-3
August 7th – 1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1 God didn’t hold back His goodness waiting for Saul, the persecutor of Jews, to become Paul, the apostle of Christ. Instead He showed grace, love, and kindness to Saul while he was knee deep in his wretchedness. Because God doesn’t want us waiting to come to Him until we’re “all cleaned up”,… Continue reading August 7th – 1 John 3:1
August 2nd – 2 Samuel 9:3
2 Samuel 9:3 After waiting over 15 years to become king, David finally had it all. The power, the riches, and the kingdom. And you’d think he’d spend his time basking in his own glory. Yet instead, one of his first concerns was showing kindness to the heirs of his enemy. In reality, David owed… Continue reading August 2nd – 2 Samuel 9:3
March 9th – Psalm 18:6
Psalm 18:6 David had been in hiding and afraid for his very life because King Saul wanted to find and destroy him. Saul saw David as a threat and had many resources to use against David. But David in his distress never took matters into his own hands. Instead he went to God, believing that… Continue reading March 9th – Psalm 18:6
Two Are Better Than One – 1 Chronicles 10-12
1 Chronicles 10-12 In our reading today Saul has died and David is made king over all of Israel. It was a long journey for David from shepherd boy to regent, and a journey he couldn’t have made without the help of many along the way. In Psalm 89:20-21 God says, “I have found David My servant;… Continue reading Two Are Better Than One – 1 Chronicles 10-12
Answering God’s Call – Acts 13-15
Acts 13-15 While the church in Antioch was worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit called for Barnabas and Saul to be set apart for the task of spreading the Gospel. “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work for which I have called them.” (vs. 13:2). In that moment, the two… Continue reading Answering God’s Call – Acts 13-15
Answering God’s Call – Acts 13-15
Acts 13-15 While the church in Antioch was worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit called for Barnabas and Saul to be set apart for the task of spreading the Gospel. “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work for which I have called them.” (vs. 13:2). In that moment, the two… Continue reading Answering God’s Call – Acts 13-15
Going From Glory To Glory – (2 Corinthians 3)
2 Corinthians 3 One of my heroes in the Bible has always been Paul. He is the perfect example of how no one is beyond God’s reach. Previously known as Saul of Tarsus, he was a respected and highly educated Pharisee, who not believing Jesus to be God, saw Christians as blasphemers deserving of persecution… Continue reading Going From Glory To Glory – (2 Corinthians 3)
Emulating Jesus – (Acts 7)
Acts 7 These days it seems you can't listen to the news without hearing stories of Christians being persecuted or killed, with little public outcry. Not surprising from a world that rejects Jesus. As times become more perilous, we as followers need to be prepared to suffer and possibly lay down our lives for our… Continue reading Emulating Jesus – (Acts 7)
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