Devotionals

Living The "not the plan" Plan (Part 1)

Living The "not the plan" Plan (Part 1)
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain ca...

The Power of Being Different

The Power of Being Different
And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Is...

You Get What You Deserve? What??

You Get What You Deserve? What??
6 So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming...

From Deception To Integrity

From Deception To Integrity
6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they l...

Do This One Thing! Part Two

Do This One Thing! Part Two
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon i...

Do This One Thing!

Do This One Thing!
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon i...

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...