Devotional

Read the W0rd: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Meditate on the Word: On Sunday, we examined this scripture during the sermon, but it absolutely bears further examination. Particularly of interest is the command in verse 18 to “Flee sexual immorality.” Why would the same author who wrote to “take up the full armor of God, so that… Read More »

Read the Word: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Meditate on the Word: It has been said, “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” This is because we often become like those whom we associate with regularly. Our behaviors and attitudes can be affected. Our choices can become controlled by what others would think. This… Read More »

Read the Word: Acts 13:16-25 Meditate on the Word: Paul’s teaching in this passage was at the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch. He is offered the chance to encourage the members of the synagogue, so he takes the opportunity to share about Jesus. While Paul often discusses his own experience with Jesus on the road to… Read More »

Read the Word: Psalm 139:1-6 Meditate on the Word: One of the great desires of people is to be truly known. We want someone to love us deeply, know us well, and delight in us. We are designed to seek this out, and many spend their entire lives seeking this kind of connection in human… Read More »

Read the Word: John 1:29-34 Meditate on the Word: At the baptism of Jesus, John was given a very obvious sign of exactly who Jesus was. John always knew that his mission was to point people to the Messiah. When he knew that Jesus was the One, John made certain to tell people that fact.… Read More »

Read the Word: Psalm 69: 1-5 Meditate on the Word: We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by our situations. The distresses that surround us are many. People we thought of as friend can betray our trust. Families can let us down. Illnesses can keep us confined to bed. Storms can bring destruction to… Read More »

Pastor’s note: I appreciate the prayers over the last two weeks as my household has battled respiratory illnesses. We are mostly doing better now, but appreciate the continued prayer for us. Read the Word: Acts 19:1-7 Meditate on the Word: Reading this passage causes me to wonder: What must the conversation have been to have… Read More »

Read the Word: Psalm 89:1-4 Meditate on the Word: Since the beginning of mankind, people have been letting each other down. We say things that we shouldn’t. We fail to say things that we should. We say things that we do not mean. Or we say things that we mean at the time, then later… Read More »

Read the Word: Malachi 4:1-6 Meditate on the Word: As we continue this season in anticipation of the return of Christ, the thought that “the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings” is a wonderful thing to think of. We can look forward to a time of having healed bodies and a… Read More »

Read the Word: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Meditate on the Word: On Sunday, we discussed the importance of rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving. These practices are essential to the spiritual life. These help us to avoid stifling or quenching the Spirit in our lives. So does abstaining from all forms of evil. What these things do is… Read More »