“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) In the fourth verse of our 13-day daily devotional on Romans 12, we see some wisdom that we can all take to heart. Paul gives us three things to remember and put into practice. All three parts of this verse can be […]
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” (Matthew 2:10) They rejoiced exceedingly with great joy! I love this! That sentence is almost grammatically humorous! This over-the-top joy is what the wise men experienced when they saw a star that was pointing them to Jesus, the newborn King and Messiah. This baby […]
What makes you joyful? What really makes your joy come alive? These are crucial questions! Today’s reflection on Scripture shows us that misguided joy can be deceiving. We can often try to find our joy in good things, but Jesus shows us the ultimate source of joy. In Luke 10, Jesus sent out seventy-two disciples […]
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (Matthew 13:44) In our last writing, we discussed an extremely important truth found in Matthew 13:44: God creates joy. In […]
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (Matthew 13:44) Matthew 13:44 is the verse that drives everything we do as a ministry. It is a powerful verse […]
As crazy as it is, Christmas is among us. Gifts are being purchased, trees are being decorated, lights are being hung, and cookies are being eaten. At the same time that all of these festivities are being enjoyed, the purpose of Christmas is sadly being overlooked. Christmas can easily become about gifts and Santa Clause. […]
“I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.’” (Psalm 16:2) Do you believe the radical statement that David is making in Psalm 16:2? He is telling God that he has no good thing outside of Him. He does not say that he loves God most, but […]
“LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.” (Psalm 16:5) I earnestly pray for American Christianity to come to terms with this prayer of David. Today, more than any other time in history, we have so many things that can distract us and capture our attention. New gadgets and apps […]
Reading Ephesians 4 with my men’s group a few weeks ago left me wide-eyed. Paul penned a massive statement in verse 19, and it captured my heart. Take a look at what it says: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” This verse is […]