Category Archives: Devotional

Deeper Morality

What does it take to be a “good” person? “I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom off heaven.” – Matthew 5:20 Can we live a life that God … Continue reading

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Son of Man

Is Jesus really fully human and fully divine? “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man.” – Daniel 7:13 Son of Man is found 107 times in the Old Testament, 93 of those in … Continue reading

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New Covenant

What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant? “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it … Continue reading

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Atonement

How does Jesus’s death cover my sin? “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 Over half … Continue reading

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Wisdom

How do I become wise? “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Psalm 1:7 is the theme for the entire book of Proverbs. Wisdom in the Bible is the … Continue reading

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Blessedness

How can I be happy? “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so … Continue reading

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Jesus Rejected

If Jesus was rejected by his own people, why should I accept him? “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22 Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22 during his final debate in the temple (Mark 12:10), after … Continue reading

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Messiah

Is there proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God? “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” – Psalm 110:1 Did you know that Psalm 110 is quoted … Continue reading

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Pandemic Devotionals

When the pandemic and shut down hit the world, every aspect of our lives changed. An alternate reality became our norm, and each person was faced with unprecedented choices. Pandemic Devotionals is an anthology of stories collected during the 2020 … Continue reading

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Shine Jesus Shine

Recently I listened to an old worship CD (that’s a compact disc for the younger generation) and heard the song, Shine Jesus Shine. As I sang along, I couldn’t help but think about the state of our country. We are … Continue reading

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