Devotionals

Hard Grace

Hard Grace
12 “Son of man, give your people this message: The righteous behavior of righteous people will not save them if they turn to sin, nor will the wick...

Ready! Set! Go!

Ready! Set! Go!
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on ...

What Is Your Agenda?

What Is Your Agenda?
Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, 11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own busin...

The Triple Threat - Uncertainty, Ambiguity and Imperfection

The Triple Threat - Uncertainty, Ambiguity and Imperfection
6 “Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the L...

Body, I'm Sorry...

Body, I'm Sorry...
Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself… 1 C...

Healing Admissions

Healing Admissions
13Bury them all in the dust together;     shroud their faces in the grave. 14 Then I myself will admit to you     that your own right hand can save...

Uncovering Unconscious Bias

Uncovering Unconscious Bias
16bHe is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.  17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome hi...

What's In Your Well-Being Toolkit?

What's In Your Well-Being Toolkit?
10 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepa...

Being Gaslighted?

Being Gaslighted?
For fools are fools and that’s that,     thinking up new ways to do mischief. They leave a wake of wrecked lives     and lies about God, Turning th...

The Offense of Defensiveness

The Offense of Defensiveness
 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in, 14 Nebu...

The Birth of Hope

The Birth of Hope
 18 But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.19 They know the truth about G...

Admission Is The First Step

Admission Is The First Step
19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what...