Devotional Thought for Today – 04/04/2022

1 Thessalonians 4:3 – For this is the will of God, even your sanctification… Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines sanctification as: 1. The act of making holy. In an evangelical sense, the act of God’s grace by which the affections of men are purified or alienated from sin and the world, and exalted to a supreme love to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/04/2022

Who invented Basketball? History of YMCA, YWCA, International Red Cross & more

American Minute with Bill Federer The founder of the YMCA was George Williams was born in 1821 on an English farm in Dulverton, Someset. Baptized into the Church of England, he described himself growing up to be “a careless, thoughtless, godless, swearing young fellow.” As a result, his family sent him away to apprentice at a draper’s shop in Bridgwater. In … More Who invented Basketball? History of YMCA, YWCA, International Red Cross & more

Devotional Thought for Today – 04/02/2022

MATTHEW 20 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this chapter as follows: We have four things in this chapter. I. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, ver 1-16. II. A prediction of Christ’s approaching sufferings, ver 17-19. III. The petition of two of the disciples, by their mother, reproved, ver 20-28. IV. The petition of the two … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/02/2022

Devotional Thought For Today – 03/31/2022

ISAIAH 58 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this Chapter of Scripture as follows: The prophet, in this chapter, has his commission and charge renewed to reprove the sinners in Zion, particularly the hypocrites, to show them their transgressions (v. 1). It is intended for admonition and warning to all hypocrites and is not to be … More Devotional Thought For Today – 03/31/2022

More churches are returning to a pre-pandemic normal, but people aren’t coming back

not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (AMP) With COVID-19 cases decreasing and pandemic restrictions lifting all over the U.S., many churches and other houses of worship … More More churches are returning to a pre-pandemic normal, but people aren’t coming back

Devotional Thought for Today – 03/29/2022

CONTEXT: This verse confirms three things, first Jesus was sinless, an unblemished sacrifice. Second that only through Christ the Holy unblemished sacrifice can a man be reconciled to God. Third Christ was a willing (and therefore) humble sacrifice. Servanthood: Humility in Action “‘Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/29/2022