Read Genesis 28, Esther 4, and Psalm 27. This devotional is about Genesis 28. Jacob’s name means “cheater.” He was named this because of the pre-natal prophecy that his older twin brother would serve him and because he came out of the womb grasping at Esau’s heel. Jacob lived up to his name, too, buying […]
Genesis 26, Esther 2, Psalm 25
Read Genesis 26, Esther 2, and Psalm 25. This devotional is about Genesis 26. The cliché, “like father, like son” became a cliché because it is true. Children are reproductions of their parents, not just physical reproductions but reproductions in many other ways. Although each of us has characteristics that are unique and different from […]
Show Love, Not Favoritism, as an Intentional Act of Faith
James 2:8-11: Show Love Not Favoritism as an Intentional Act of Faith Most acts of favoritism are not a violation of any human law, but God says they violate his law. Why is that true? Find out in this message. This is message 17 in the series, Intentional Acts of Faith, a series about the […]
Luke 6:27-36
Luke 6:27-36 (NIV) 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not […]
You Belong in Church Because the Church Is Where You Can Experience God’s Love
Handout 1 John 4:7-12 (NIV) 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his […]
Ephesians 1:1-10
Ephesians 1:1-10 Despite the appearance that the world is out of control, God has a plan for everything and he is faithfully working to make his plan a reality. Find out more about it in this message from Ephesians 1:1-10. This is a message from chapter 1 of the New Testament book of Ephesians by […]