Daily Devotion "People argue that some of the biblical commands are cultural; they apply to the culture of that day, but not to ours. If this is true, then you must answer two questions: 1) Who decides which commandments are cultural and which … [Read more...] about Day 6/27 – The Desire to Retire
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Day 6/26 – False Impressions
Daily Devotion Do we let our culture/traditions supersede God’s commands? Jesus speaking in Mark 7:6-9 said: 6 … “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: These people honor me with their lips, but their … [Read more...] about Day 6/26 – False Impressions
Day 6/25 – Seeking God’s Kingdom
Daily Devotion “Profound, permanent change takes place by altering how you think. Study the Bible. Meditate on what it means and the implications for your life. Let it "renew your mind that you may scrutinize and test the good, acceptable, and … [Read more...] about Day 6/25 – Seeking God’s Kingdom
Day 6/24 – Increased Responsibility
Daily Devotion What is Truth? ...”Jesus tells us that the way to life is through the Truth: “I am the way, and the Truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14: 6). Jesus Christ is the Truth, “in whom are hidden all … [Read more...] about Day 6/24 – Increased Responsibility
Day 6/22 – Idolatry
Daily Devotion "Because He calls you to be the friend of sinners, and because you become like the people with whom you associate, it is imperative that you counter-balance your association with sinners by a band of godly brothers and sisters … [Read more...] about Day 6/22 – Idolatry
Day 6/16 – Perform for the Correct Audience
Daily Devotion “The Christian life requires hard work. Our sanctification is a process wherein we are coworkers with God. We have the promise of God's assistance in our labor, but His divine help does not annul our responsibility to work (Phil. … [Read more...] about Day 6/16 – Perform for the Correct Audience
Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Daily Devotion "Jesus here tells us we cannot be assured of entrance into heaven unless we do the will of His Father. Note with me that, like the children of Israel, the people to whom He refers in this passage are deluded. They think they are … [Read more...] about Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Daily Devotion “Mercy is the setting aside of justice, it is not the setting aside of consequences. The mercy of God does not eliminate the consequences of the sin. If you stand on the tallest building in a large city, and in a moment of … [Read more...] about Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Day 5/28 – Argument of the Skeptic
Daily Devotion "...the ruler of this world offers only empty promises, whether those promises emanate from a graven idol as in Old Testament Israel, or the mouths of unregenerate men in our day. Unlike God, he is not the sovereign of history … [Read more...] about Day 5/28 – Argument of the Skeptic
Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Daily Devotion “God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When the state seeks to be merciful, oppression and injustice reign. When the individual seeks justice, relationships are broken, for all are … [Read more...] about Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Day 5/25 – Used by God
Daily Devotion Jesus "...tells us in Matthew 24: 35, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass away.” He expects us therefore to obey His eternal words. In Luke 6: 46, He asks, “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not … [Read more...] about Day 5/25 – Used by God
Day 5/4 – The Sentence of Death
Daily Devotion "Let them see You in me; Let them hear You when I speak; Let them feel You when I sing; Let them see You; let them see You in me." J J Weeks ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 5/4 – The Sentence of Death
Day 5/3 – The Ministry of Suffering
Daily Devotion “…Anytime you use religion as a motivation and means of worldly betterment you miss the mark with God.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 5/3 – The Ministry of Suffering
Day 4/30 – Letting Others Invest
Daily Devotion "Sin is not simply making bad choices or mistakes. Sin is having the desire in our hearts to do the will of the enemy of God." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 4/30 – Letting Others Invest
Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Daily Devotion “…all who encounter Christ have this two¬ pronged response of unworthiness and a willingness to follow His leadership. If either is lacking, your regeneration should be held in doubt.” Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Day 4/20 – Strive For Obscurity
Daily Devotion “…you will never experience a time when you are not dependent upon the Lord to complete His work in you, and you will always remain responsible for being His obedient, faithful, and dependent servant. If you let go of either … [Read more...] about Day 4/20 – Strive For Obscurity