The Message the World Needs to Hear The gospel is the good news the world needs, and God want believers to share it. January 31, 2022 Mark 16:15-20 Suppose I asked what the mission of the church is—how would you answer? Although the church accomplishes many tasks, the most importantRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Just a Little Patience The Bible shows us that if we wait on God, He will act for us. January 30, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Think back to when you were a child.  OneRead More …

Our Love Life God’s rules were given for our protection, and there are consequences for breaking them. January 29, 2022 Matthew 7:7-11 God’s love has no limit, but that doesn’t mean our behavior has no boundaries. While some people may argue that rules are stifling, any good parent knows limitsRead More …

Our Final Redemption While life after salvation still has challenges, the Holy Spirit gives believers direction, peace, and joy. January 28, 2022 Romans 8:12-25 Have you discovered that your expectations do not match the realities of your existence? We sometimes have the mistaken idea that God is going to makeRead More …

Why Do Believers Still Sin? Though we are saved eternally, the flesh has potential to sin until our lifelong sanctification is complete. January 27, 2022 Romans 7:14-25 Once we’re saved, it doesn’t take long to discover that we still sin. This can be confusing because 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “IfRead More …

Developing Convictions Learning the Bible is essential for Christians, but so is being able to explain why we believe its doctrines. January 26, 2022 Colossians 2:1-8 A seedling needs nutrients and time to grow into a tall, sturdy tree. In the same way, our convictions develop gradually through committed BibleRead More …

Stand Firm in Your Convictions Like the Bible’s heroes of faith, we must stand firm on our spiritual convictions. January 25, 2022 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 A person of conviction feels certain that his beliefs are true. However, it’s often the case that the things people believe are based on theRead More …

A Lesson in Pruning It can be painful when God cuts fleshly habits and attitudes from our life, but that allows growth in Christlikeness. January 24, 2022 John 15:1-5 Years ago I lived in Fruitland, North Carolina. It was apple country, and several of my parishioners were growers. When IRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Growing in Obedience God teaches us obedience so our faith will increase and our life will be transformed. January 23, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Any good gardener will tell you the importance of stakingRead More …

In Times of Trouble Even when life is hard, the Lord will always keep us steady if we fix our attention on Him. January 22, 2022 Psalm 46:1-11 Hard times are inevitable in this life. We will lose loved ones. Some of us will face difficult ailments. We may evenRead More …