1 Corinthians 1:17-18: “ For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it …
Category Archives: Christian Devotional
Enriched For The Grand Finale
1 Corinthians 1:4-8: “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge – even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you – so that you …
Well Done – Good Job!
Romans 16:19: “For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.” Don’t we all want our parents and our boss to be proud of us? We want reaffirmation that our efforts have …
Not As I Intended
The apostle Paul was ambitious in preaching the gospel of God’s grace where Christ was not known. Paul’s actions accompanied his words with sustained hope. He lived it and yet was not afraid to show his vulnerability and ask for fervent prayer. He states in Romans 15:28: “When therefore I have completed (planned to travel …
Abounding In Hope
Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” What expectations do you have? We often base our expectations around anticipation with obtaining pleasure in achieving an expectation with confidence based on faith and …
When You Need A Lending Hand
Romans 15:1-2: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” How has your week been going? Have you been working through obstacles or has it been free sailing for …
Thank God For Broccoli And Beef!
Romans 14:1-3 HCSB: “Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables. One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat, and one who does not eat must not criticize one who …
The Right Outfit
Romans 13:12-14: “The night is far gone, the day is at hand. So then let us therefore cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But …
Let IT Go!
Romans 12:16-18: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty. But associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with …
Have Spunk. Go Ahead – Be Spunky!
Romans 12:9-13: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the …