Humble Yourself
Titus 3:1-8 Titus 3 reminds us of God’s great mercy and of how generous God has been to us. God is not generous because we deserve it but because He is kind and loving, demonstrating this to us...
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Titus 3:9-15 Some people like to cause dissent in the family of God. I have heard pastors share about congregants who are not happy unless they are stirring up division in the church. Apparently,...
View ArticleA New You
Ephesians 4:17-24 Was there a child in your children’s class who was full of energy, always seemed to step out of line and cause trouble about something? One little boy gave his teacher a black eye. I...
View ArticleCulture Changers
Ephesians 4:25-32 We live in a time in history when the newest theme is “be true to yourself.” Unfortunately, one outflow of this philosophy is a “freedom” to say whatever is on one’s mind. Social...
View ArticlePeace Worth Cultivating
James 3:10-18 The issue of peacemaking is on the minds of people around the world. James outlines here a set of contrasts. The writer contrasts salty water with freshwater. He proposes that the nature...
View ArticleCharity of Spirit
James 4:1-10 History is riddled with wars and strife, greed over land and resources, the desire for power or wealth, the endless race for more, more, more! James applies this to individual believers...
View ArticleFlood With Kindness
Proverbs 3:27-35 Have you ever met someone who is constantly “tweaking the truth” to accomplish their own goals? You do not want to be in their cross hairs when they pull back their crossbow of words...
View ArticleReally Great Hugs
Philemon 1:1-7 Everyone needs at least one person in their lives who gives great hugs. A good hug is like the perfect glass of iced tea on a hot summer’s day. You need it to quench your thirst. It...
View ArticleValued
Philemon 1:8-16 I think it’s safe to assume that most people want to feel needed and useful. Nobody wakes up and says that they would like to be put out to pasture and forgotten. People need to feel...
View ArticlePretty Please?
Philemon 1:17-25 If you’ve ever taken an English composition class, you’ve probably had to write a persuasive paper at least once. The apostle Paul wrote a persuasive composition of his own to a man...
View ArticleLast One Standing
Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:8-11 Have you ever been in the middle of a task and realized those who started the job with you were no longer with you? Suddenly, you’re doing the entirety of the project...
View ArticleTransformed
2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Someone somewhere needs to slowly say the following words out loud, over and over: “This too shall pass.” It might be you, someone you know, or someone you have yet to encounter....
View ArticleConnected and in Control
Philippians 3:15-21 There’s an app my workplace uses to help track various aspects of a child’s day. I was recently on the website and saw the words, “connected and in control.” I don’t know exactly...
View ArticleHealing Rain
Proverbs 11:23-31 Ever been at the end of your rope? You have no idea what should happen next, let alone what would rectify your current situation. Proverbs offers a suggestion that might just be...
View ArticleThe Test of Faith
2 Chronicles 20:1-9 Our first response to an approaching threat reveals a great deal about our character. King Asa “called to the Lord his God” and God gave him victory over the Cushites (14:11-12)....
View ArticleStand Firm and See
2 Chronicles 20:10-17 Paul reminded the church in Corinth, “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). The nation of Judah was small. It was surrounded by larger...
View ArticleThe Power of the One we Praise
2 Chronicles 20:18-26 The Lord’s victory over invaders coming against Judah, in 2 Chronicles 20, is sometimes mislabeled “The Power of Praise.” As if the people of Judah by the power of their praise,...
View ArticleWhich Foundation?
Matthew 7:24-29 Jesus’ parable contrasts two builders and two foundations: wise and foolish, rock and sand. Sand, with its fine grains, is easily shifted by flowing water. Making it an unsure...
View ArticleWhile They Were Praying
Acts 12:1-19 As a senior member of a public safety chaplaincy program I conducted orientation for new chaplains. I led one group through the police station. The jail was empty that day, so I fetched...
View ArticleHope Booster
Hebrews 4:12-16 We have heard a great deal in the past few years about booster injections. We are advised to get the latest booster shot to ease our symptoms should we catch a virus. I see Hebrews 4...
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