Knowledge puffs up but love builds up. 1 Corinthians 8:1 (ESV) The context of this verse is a discussion the Corinthian believers were having about food offered to idols. While some believers in the Corinthian church were scrupulous about what they bought, checking whether or not it had been used in any sacrificial ritual, others, …
Category Archives: Devotion
Take Courage
“And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them, for the Lord …
Fully Known Yet Fully Loved
Jacob’s story gives me hope. Why would He choose me with all my faults and flaws? But that is not how grace works. Grace is undeserved favor. And that grace has spilled over me, rendering me lovable and worthy in His sight. My imperfections are covered by His blood.
Thankful for Toothpaste?
Guest post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our Salvation.” Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Discontent. With the long list of things that are going wrong in our nation and the world, it’s easy to fall into discontent. Closer to home, I bet you could …
Peace and Quiet Confidence
“The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.” Isaiah 32:17 (BSB) Instability. Conflict. War. Political strife. Uncertainty. These are just a few of the words that might be used to describe our current situation – both in our nation and around the world. Peace seems as elusive …
Plug into Positivity
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Within each person dwells a hunger for positive feedback and approval—and for good reason. From the moment we wake up until we …
Kerith Ravine
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The …
Spiritual Gifts
“Let all things be done for building up . . .” 1 Corinthians 14:26 ESV In this passage, Paul is addressing the issue of spiritual gifts. He is urging believers to seek those gifts that build up the church rather than the gifts that flaunt our accomplishments. The Message translates this passage in the following …
Comfort Zones
Comfort Zones The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD. Jonah 1:1-3 (NLT) Jonah …
Leading by Example
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV). This passage is part of a larger discussion on freedom in Christ. Paul urges the Corinthians to be mindful of the impact their actions might have on others. In essence, he is saying that, …