Devotions
Heart Condition
We all have family or cultural traditions—some meaningful, others merely habitual. Similarly, in church life, traditions often become so routine that we rarely question their biblical basis. Jesus challenges us to examine whether our traditions align with God’s truth or distract us from genuine worship.
Trust in Him!
As evening approaches, the disciples suggest sending the people away to buy food, seeing no way to provide for such a large crowd. Jesus challenges them: “You give them something to eat.” When they focus on their lack—only five loaves and two fish—Jesus instead demonstrates abundance, blessing and multiplying the meal until everyone is satisfied.
Who do I say He is?
We see two contrasting yet deeply connected events—Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth and the death of John the Baptist. These passages highlight the reality of spiritual blindness, the consequences of rejecting truth, and the importance of standing firm in faith.
Share the Treasure
In Matthew 13:24-52, Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. These stories invite us to reflect on its growth, influence, value, and ultimate judgment.
Use the gifts given to you
In this devotion, we will explore the hidden gifts of God through an in-depth study of key Bible passages. These scriptures reveal God's plan for growth, understanding, and sharing His word.
Rescue and Response
This devotion traces the journey of the Israelites from Abraham to the time they migrated to Egypt, influenced by Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph's story of being sold into slavery was a part of God's plan to fulfill His promise to Abraham.
Prioritizing the Greater Good
Jesus' encounters with the Pharisees reveal a tension that is often present in our own lives—the balance between legalism and mercy, tradition and compassion. The Pharisees were deeply committed to their interpretation of the law, yet their rigidity blinded them to the needs and suffering of those around them. They were so focused on rule-keeping that they missed the essence of the law: to love God and to love others.
Who is the real St. Patrick??
According to his own writings, he was not an active Christian. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and made a slave in Ireland. It was during this time in captivity that he put his faith in Jesus and his Christianity became real!
Focus On Your ‘Why’
No matter what season of life you’re in, and not knowing what the future holds, how we live in the present is of utmost importance.
A Friend to the World
This world is what you know. It’s what you can see, hear, and touch. So it is very natural to love this world we live in.
Aren’t You Forgetting Something?
In the middle of playing with her toys, my daughter asks, "Daddy, I have to use the bathroom. Can I go?" I responded, "Go ahead Honey. Thank you for asking, but you don't have to ask permission to use the potty." After all had been "accomplished", she forgot a few minor details…
The Wretched Poor
For anyone that knows the story of Les Miserables, it is a fantastic character study of real life. Sure, it's all set against the romantic backdrop of the French Revolution of the early 1800's. But anyone that reads the story, or watches the film will be able to identify with one of the characters.
The Reason for the Season
He was so excited! The day came when he would have the opportunity to go to work with his hero, his dad. To this little boy, his dad had tremendous power as a bridge operator.