Take Your Stand – June 14th
Ephesians 6:10-13 Key Verse: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil […]
Purposeful Parenting – June 13th
Ephesians 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4 CSB) In my experience, one of the greatest privileges I have is being a father to my children. At the same time though, it is also one of the […]
Seeing the Big Picture – June 11th
2 Corinthians 5:1-10: NIV Key Verse: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. (2 Cor. 5:8-9) A century ago, George Bernard Shaw […]
God Will Not Abandon Me – June 10th
Psalm 9 Key Verse: “The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, Lord.” (Psalm 9:9-10 CSB) Have you ever felt like God has given up on you? For whatever reason, we may […]
How to Deal with Weakness – June 7th
2 Corinthians 4:6-18 NIV Key Verse: But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around […]
Don’t Give Up! – June 6th
2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NIV Key Verse: Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. (2 Cor. 4:1) Thomas Edison is known for some great quotes: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Less pithy than these, […]
Why Is Your Face Shining? – June 5th
2 Corinthians 3:12-18 NIV Key Verse: And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Cor. 3:18) A friend of mine was on a ministry trip to a rather dark region in Central Asia, and […]
Not Even a Bit! – June 4th
Ephesians 5:1-5 Key Verse: “But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed should not even be heard of among you, as is proper for saints. 4 Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.” (Ephesians 5:3-5 CSB) French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonese Karr once wrote, “the more things change, the […]
Be Like God! – June 3rd
Ephesians 5:1-2 Key Verse: “Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 CSB) There typically comes a point as an adult when you begin to recognize that you’re starting to say […]
What Are You Saying? – May 31st
Ephesians 4:29 Key Verse: “No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29 CSB) The old adage says, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me.” I don’t know […]