The Spirit Gives Life l Devotional Day 2
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh,…
Waiting For The Spirit l Devotional Day 1
Think about Christ’s disciples on that first Ascension Day some two thousand years ago. Jesus was supposed to be the Messiah who threw off the rule of the Roman government. …
Why does God seem different in the Old Testament?
God is love according to 1 John 4:8. Even people who are not Christians will sometimes quote that. But sometimes people will ask a follow up question, “Where is this God of love in the blood and violence of the Old Testament?” Fortunately, God gave us more than one verse of scripture with which to know him. So we need to search out the whole Bible to understand the answer to this question.
Prayer of Repentance
God, You are my God.
You caused me to be born in this place and time; You chose my parents, my school, my church.
You know the greatest love or kindness or sacrifice I will ever do…
Election Year Reflections
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4
It’s a great privilege to live in a democracy where we are allowed to elect our governing officials. A great responsibility too! As with anything else, we need God’s word to inform our thinking, praying and acting in this role as citizens. Let’s take a moment to review what the Bible says, and in some cases, does not say on this topic.
The Doctor Is In
In Luke 5, Jesus makes the memorable statement “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the…