1 Corinthians 15:1: “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preach to you – unless you believed in vain.” Paul was telling the Corinthians that the gospel is …
Category Archives: Christian Devotional
Love Is A Language All Can Understand
1 Corinthians 14:33: “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” I had this Friday morning’s devotional Blog post all typed and ready to hit publish. I was studying 1 Corinthians 14 this week. But after yesterday’s shooting occurrence at Saugus High School, it just …
A Cloudy Mirror
Do you know someone that always gives unto others sacrificially and expects nothing in return? That person that shows kindness and grace when it is not deserved? Who holds their tongue from any harshness and gives of their time to you and doesn’t bring up your past mistakes and believes the best about you no …
You Are Given Something To Do That Shows Who God Is
1 Corinthians 12:7: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” I have been thinking recently about the abundant grace of God and how He has shown me time and time again His grace and mercy. It is one of God’s gifts that helps us understand who God truly is. …
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Living Heartily, Passionately, And Freely, All For God’s Glory
1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Are you weary? Do you feel like you have nothing left to give? Have you felt like you have had more dealings with wrestling issues this week compared to other weeks? Do you think your …
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Falling Flat On Your Face
1 Corinthians 10:12-13: “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you …
On Assignment From God
1 Corinthians 7:17: “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” Do you realize where you are right now is God’s design and place for you? You may be wishing you could trade places with someone else you admire and envy, but …
An Empowered Life
1 Corinthians 4:20: “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” During the time of Paul, he was known for being a great theologian. He had a highly trained mind that was sharper and keener than anyone else in comparison at that time. Then there was Apollos, who was a …
Agriculture and Architecture
1 Corinthians 3:8-9: “He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field. God’s building.” This week marked the beginning of the Fall season which is also known as harvest time for farmers in the Midwest. …
Lesson From a PowerPoint Presentation
1 Corinthians 2:9-10: “But as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” – these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” I have agonized …