Scripture: Luke 8:5-8 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up. Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell [...]
Scripture: John 1:37-39 “When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus. Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them. They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to [...]
Scripture: Hebrews 10:25 “Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of His coming back again is drawing near.” Application: This verse jumped out at me pretty quick today. It’s been a while since I’ve been to church now. My devotions [...]
Scripture: Hebrews 3:13 “You must warn each other every day, …, so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” Observation: The author gives two results if we don’t heed the warning to confront each other daily – first, we will be deceived. It’s almost like we lose our mirrors. [...]
Scripture: It’s been weeks since I’ve come across a verse that spoke to me. Observation: My journaling times had been so rich. I’m really enjoying the blogging aspect – it connects something I’m excited about doing to my morning devotions, and that makes me excited about the habit. I’ve been purposeful about inviting the Lord [...]
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 “Now that Timothy has brought us good news of your faith we were comforted about you, for now we really live (or, NLT, It gives us new life).” (abbreviated NASB) Observation: There is something inspiring about watching people grow in Christ. It strikes me particularly with the current cultural mindset that [...]
Scripture: Psalm 141:5 “Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they reprove me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it.” Observation: Ah, the importance of community. This kind of correction can not be done outside open, transparent, and loving relationships. Perhaps “submissive” should be added to that list – [...]