Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Philippians

The Great Commission And Our Character

2 CORINTHIANS 10:1 – “I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!” THEME OF THE DAY: THE GREAT COMMISSION AND OUR CHARACTER.  Ask any informed Christian to state the Great Commission Jesus left His followers and the answer would be quick…

The Refreshing Christian

2 CORINTHIANS 7:13 – “Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE REFRESHING CHRISTIAN.  Today’s scripture should cause us to pause and think.  There is much contained in this one verse worthy of contemplation, but for our purposes,…

The Christian Life In Two Words

1 CORINTHIANS 14:1a – “Pursue love.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN TWO WORDS.  How would we answer the theme of today’s devotion?  Not easy, is it?  Yes, I know. There is a whole lot involved when giving a thorough answer to what is the Christian life. But practically and simply, we can refine it to two words. So, what…

The Cure For All Complaining

MATTHEW 27:24-31 – “So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” Then he released for them Barabbas, and…

Yes, We Will Make It

1 CORINTHIANS 1:4-9 – “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you…