Prophets had a unique relationship with God. He spoke directly to them and often gave them difficult assignments. Many had their lives threatened, and they lived in isolation from the general population. This kept them pure before the Lord and also opened a very close relationship in which they saw God perform miraculous works.
Read MoreRevenge is never good, although it is enticing in our minds. Someone wrongs us, and all we can think about is getting even. We dream of the person being judged by God and are ready to pounce at any sign of retribution or justice.
Read MoreIt was a struggle to be a Christian in Rome during Paul’s day. There was widespread persecution, people lost their jobs, and there was infighting in the church. Paul wanted to give them some tips on how to cope when things are going well.
Read MorePaul was dealing with a sticky situation in the Church of Rome. Even though he hadn’t been to Rome, let alone visited the church. The Jews and Gentiles that made up the church were having disagreements when it came to how to practice their faith. At one point in the history of the church, the Jews had been kicked out of Rome by the Emperor.
Read MoreRomans chapter 12 is one of the most practical chapters in the whole Bible. If you take the whole chapter, you get this manual for practical Christian living. Who knows, one day I might write a short devotional on this chapter. It’s not a coincidence that Paul starts this chapter by talking about being a living sacrifice.
Read MorePs 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Solid Advice David gives us some pretty solid advice in this verse. He put his trust in the strength of the Lord and let…
Read MoreDavid has a way of expressing his heart that has given words to millions since. He loved being in the presence of the Lord and would choose that over anything else. Why? Because he knew that is where God’s glory dwells.
Read MoreRom 10:14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? You Gotta Tell Them How are they gonna know? That is a line in a popular social…
Read MoreExcellent Example to Follow David is one of our best examples when it comes to living as a disciple of Jesus Christ. His story, written in 1 & 2 Samuel and his Psalms, shows us a man whose heart truly was after God. There are so many lessons we can learn from him, and today’s…
Read MoreRev 2:5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works. Model Church on the Outside The Ephesian church was an active church. They were doing the work of the ministry, battling off the false apostles and Nicolaitans, and staying with it when they got weary. It was a model church,…
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