A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON PAUL’S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS YOU ARE FREED BY JESUS FROM SLAVERY TO SIN Colossians 3:5 “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” “Without justification there can...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON PAUL’S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS AT THE TIME OF NOAH Colossians 3:6 “Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.” “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God . . ....
Standin' in the Need of Prayer This week’s article was composed last Tuesday morning, prior to my departure for a three-day trip to Houston. I was blessed by visits with several friends, colleagues, and clients on that trip. What awakened me early that morning was concern for...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS TRAINED BY THE LORD Hebrews 12:11-13 “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS USE ME LORD TO BE YOUR INSTRUMENT OF PEACE Hebrews 12:14 “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” The context of the holy...
PRAY FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Timothy 2:1-2 “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS A PEACEMAKER Hebrews 12:15 “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” The holy writer continues his exhortation to...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FLEE FROM SEXUAL IMMORALITY Hebrews 12:16 “See that no one is sexually immoral. . .” (The 6th Commandment) You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS INSTANT GRATIFICATION Hebrews 12:16-17 “See that no one . . . is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit...
A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE BOOK OF HEBREWS BRING YOUR HALLELUJAHS TO GOD Hebrews 12:22-24 “But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,...