Tag Archives: Salvation

Winning the Race! – 4

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Direction Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. – Philippians 3:13c. The unsaved person is controlled by the past, but the Christian running the race looks toward the future. Imagine what would … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/28/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for your love which will never be lost and never be defeated; for your grace and mercy that will never end; for Jesus’ total knowledge of you and what we are and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/28/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Is There Some Misunderstanding?

Thursday March 28, 2024 John 11:7-8 [Jesus said,] “Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to him, “. . . are you going there again?” I may not understand what Jesus Christ says, but it is dangerous to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/28/2024

Another Take What do we risk when we know of God’s forgiveness and then become complacent and return to our sinful ways? What happens when we turn our back on God—treating Him like an insurance agent rather than a savior? … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 3

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Devotion But one thing I do . . . – Philippians 3:13b. “One thing” is a phrase that is important to the Christian life. “You lack one thing,” said Jesus to the self-righteous rich young ruler … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/27/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, Creator, Loving Lord, we praise you for the joy we have received from family and friends and through the wonder of your creation. We are grateful for those whose love and kindness have changed our … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/27/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Psalm 56:3

Wednesday March 27, 2024 Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. We shall never forget a remark Mr. George Mueller once made in answer to a gentleman who asked him the best way to have … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/27/2024

What Shall Be Done? How should we respond when those around us seem to be not only falling short of the glory of God, but actually abandoning God’s work? What should we do when we witness neighbors or friends tolerating … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 2

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Dissatisfaction Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/26/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Wonderful God! Holy and Just Father! We thank you for our life together in Christ. It is in him and through him that we have been made one. We thank you that though we are all … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/26/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Ascension of Christ

Tuesday March 26, 2024 Ephesians 4:8, 11-12 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” . . . And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/26/2024

Freedom and Response Freedom from sin gives us the power to love. But freedom from poverty or oppression or guilt sometimes makes us complacent. We forget our inclination to wander away from God’s will and pursue our own, and we … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 1

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Most people read biographies to satisfy their curiosity about great people, hoping also that they may discover the “secret” that made them great. I recall sitting in a grade school assembly program many years ago, listening … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/25/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Holy, just and eternal Father, Abba, we are amazed when we remember those moments when you have broken into our thoughts, our hearts and our lives and revealed something more of your lordship, your power, your … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/25/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Oh God, Thou Art

Monday March 25, 2024 Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” We must remember that the “attributes” of … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/25/2024

The Pain of Idolatry Idolatry causes pain. If this truth were present in our minds each time we placed something before God, we would make different decisions. Micah’s account of the sins of Samaria makes this fact painfully and dramatically … Continue reading

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