“You can only help others in proportion to what you yourself have suffered … As you go through the fiery trials, the testing, the affliction, the persecution, the conflict … life will flow out to others, even the life of Christ.” —Watchman Nee . BACKGROUND Watchman Nee was an evangelist and church planter in China. … More Friday’s Feature Quote – – Suffering – 07/11/2025
. PSALM 25 PSALM 25:5 COMMENT For me, at least as I read David’s words, I see a clear and distinct chain of command being announced: Lead me in thy truth,– David declares that God is the leader or source of truth and teach me: David declares that he desires to learn the truth that … More Devotional – “The God of my Salvation” – 07/09/2025
PSALM 103 PSALM 103:3 COMMENT I have never met someone who said no, I am good with my ailment (physical), I do not want to be healed. I have, on the other hand, encountered many who have said they were, in fact, good with their ailment (spiritual) and wanted no part of healing. Although often … More Devotional – “Who healeth all thy diseases” – 05/31/2025
We seem to think that the OT is only about God’s chosen people, the Nation of Israel, but that is wrong. If you asked the majority of folks (not scholars) who identify as “Christians” where Christ can be found in the Bible, the overwhelming response would be the New Testament. A minority would say both … More Friday Feature Quote – “Pointing to Christ” – 05/23/2025
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
COMMENT With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the U.S.A., I found this gem from Capitol Ministries in my inbox yesterday. DEVOTION Use the link at the bottom for full screen RELATED Most Moms Are Happy — Despite What Parenthood Critics Claim What does it mean to be a godly wife?
MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
TOPIC/THEME Forgetting Our Sins For HIS Glory Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43:25 COMMENT/CONTEXT Our main text today continues yesterday’s reading in Isaiah 43. We skip ahead to verse 25. The most common theme I found for this verse is not the one I listed above; they are more like expounding upon God’s mercy, love, and Grace. … More Devotion – “Sins” – 04/09/2025
. TOPIC A chosen people for God’s glory! COMMENT/CONTEXT Anyone who reads the Bible is familiar with the Scriptures that refer to the Nation of Israel (Jews in the OT) and the Gentiles (in the NT) as the Chosen or Elect of God. Who are the chosen or elect of God? Are they the same or … More Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025
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