Devotionals

Where is Your Energy Coming From?

Tue, Nov 22, 2022

What I’m getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing what you’ve done from the beginning. When I was living among you, you lived in responsive obedience. Now that I’m separated from you, keep it up. Better yet, redouble your efforts. Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 MSG ‭Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in...

Correcting is God's Job

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

“For instance, a person who has been around for a while might well be convinced that he can eat anything on the table, while another, with a different background, might assume he should only be a vegetarian and eat accordingly. But since both are guests at Christ’s table, wouldn’t it be terribly rude if they fell to criticizing what the other ate or didn’t eat? God, after all, invited them both to the table. Do you have any business crossing people off the guest list or interfering with God’s welcome? If there are corrections to be made or manners to...

How Are We Leaving Others Feeling?

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. Romans 14:1 NIV Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14:1 MSG When others differ in opinion from us it can be difficult to accept or welcome them with open arms. Oftentimes our own opinions overtake...