Category Archives: Devotionals
Even as a boy, Jesus used inquiry to prompt people’s thinking: ‘After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions’ (Luke 2:46). We turn to the Bible for answers, but it actually is also full of questions: ‘For if you love those who love […]
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By Eugene H. Peterson “John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins.” Mark 1:4 (MSG) There is an interesting history of the word repentance. The word in Hebrew means originally to take a deep breath and sigh. A deep feeling of sorrow, of remorse. Repentance […]
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When was the last time you and your family sat down together and read the Christmas story? Many of us are familiar with the story of Mary and Joseph and the first Christmas—we’re re-familiarized with it every year. But there’s more to the Christmas story than what happens at Bethlehem. The story of the promised […]
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For many centuries, Christians have used the season of Advent to prepare their hearts for Christmas. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word adventus and simply means “coming” or “arrival.” Advent begins each year on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, which this year is December 1. It is a season in which Christians remember […]
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By Brian Hardin I have to admit up front that I’m not much of a “tips and tricks” guy—especially when it comes to spirituality. This isn’t because I’m not looking for a life hack like everyone else. We all seem to be looking for nuggets of wisdom that will further our experiences, but the Bible […]
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By Bob Goff By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.JOHN 13:35 I’ve heard a lot of people say something like this: “I’m not big on religion, but I could really get into Jesus.” Have you ever heard that? I think it’s because people assume religion is a […]
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By Sharon Kaselonis The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130 The Bible is all about Jesus. He is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). So if we want to be Jesus people, we have to be Bible people. Consider with me what Psalm 119 says, in extensive […]
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By Bob Goff What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. MICAH 6:8 Have you ever been able to change someone’s heart and mind with a compelling argument? Yeah, me neither. I’m a lawyer. I win arguments for a living. Still, what […]
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By Bob Goff Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. MATTHEW […]
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By Jason Cruise Perhaps the most difficult thing for a veteran hunter to do when on an outfitted hunt is to submit his will fully to the leadership of a guide. There is something inside a man’s spirit, somewhere deep in his bones, that simply wars against submission. Hunters typically want to go it alone, […]
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