The Struggle Is Real 1Cor. 4:9-17; 2 Cor. 11:23-33
“Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches” (2Cor. 11:28, NASB). I get up at my...
Devotional: Bargain Shopping Matthew 7:13-14
My uncle, Raymond, my mom’s brother gave me some advice while shopping. He noticed that I made the choice to buy the first pair of shoes...
Kingdom Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
“Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled...
Devotional: You Do It Mark 6:33-44
“But He answered them, ‘You give them something to eat’” (Mk. 6:37, NASB)! We often see people with needs. For me, it seems like almost...
Poison in the Water Exodus 15:22-27
The evening news is on, but I am not paying much attention. Then, I hear something that catches my attention. The reporter is telling a...
Devotional: Ask and Receive Matthew 7:7-12
The police officer knocks on the door. He has the unwanted task of telling the young woman that her dad has been robbed and killed. When...
Get Up and Walk John 5:1-17
“Jesus said to him, ‘Get up, pick up your pallet and walk” (Jn. 5:8, NASB)> When I read this text I am reminded of the conditions that...
Devotional: Jesus Knows Best Luke 5:1-11
“Simon answered and said, ‘Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but I will do as You say and let down the net’” (Lk. 5:5,...
Just Do It Matthew 21:28-32
I arrive at the gym, and I am checking in. Another young man waiting to check in speaks to me. He says, “Good morning. How are you...
Devotional: Prepared for Troubles Psalm 90:1-12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12, NASB). I had planned to write on the subject...