2 Timothy 2:14-16 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: This is Paul’s Second Epistle to Timothy and most agree it is written near his death. It is both a letter of encouragement for a job well done and a warning to always be on guard. Chapter 2 begins with Paul telling Timothy to be strong, continuously … More Daily Devotional – Approved Workman
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia is both passionate and admonishing at the same time. He begins it in Chapter 1 with: a firm declaration of his credentials. He is a servant, more specifically an Apostle, (messenger) specifically chosen and sent by Christ. v.1-2 It is written to all … More Daily Devotional – Who’s Approval
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The other day I was watching some political commentary on TV about the upcoming election. There were two participants in the discussion (plus the host) one a syndicated conservative commentator himself and the other a former chief aid to Chuck Shumer. Somehow the subject matter got around to abortion and … More Daily Devotional – Known Fruit
I seem to be on a path of Devotionals with either a Heart or Peace theme of some sort. Maybe it is because at his core man (apart from Christ) craves peace while being incapable of doing anything but evil. Maybe it is just God’s way of telling me this is what needs to be … More Daily Devotional – Heart of Stone
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Psalm 16 is an expression of Faith in God as put forth by David King of Israel. Like all men David was not perfect, yet He was chosen by God to be the seed by which Christ Jesus the redeemer of mankind would be born. BREAKDOWN: I have set the Lord … More Daily Devotional – Firm Foundations
First I have to admit I “borrowed” this from my friend Steve Rubus who had posted them daily. So please check out his site, “The Whole Armor of God” for some really good stuff. Second I am posting this because although written in the 18th century the wisdom of the list is timeless. Forty … More Forty Scripture Directions
John 15:12-17 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Military personnel on air, land or sea, worldwide since the inception of fighting forces are used to being given commands (orders). Commands are there to regulate the smooth operation of the overall and individual military units; from large armies down to the smallest squad. The same holds … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Following Orders
Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?” Answer: Let’s begin with what Jesus didn’t mean. Many people interpret “cross” as some burden they must carry in their lives: a strained relationship, a thankless job, a physical illness. With self-pitying pride, they … More Take up your cross and follow Me?
Proverbs 14:12 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The whole of Chapter 14 (¹) is a contrast between that which is righteous, upright or full of life and that which is evil, wicked or dead in sin. Not to long ago we published a post on our Sunday Sermon Series entitled Exalt a Nation, in which … More Daily Devotional – Ways of Man
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Most “Christians” are familiar with this verse and have a basic understanding of its meaning. Paul is a prisoner in Rome when he writes to the church planted in Philippi. The chapter can be broken down into 3 or 4 main topics: Paul’s Greeting to the Church v.1-2 Paul’s Thanks … More Daily Devotional – As Death Beckons
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