Love Produces Obedience

Verse: 1 John 2:3-5 (ESV) 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of...

Overflow

Verse: 2 Peter 1:10-11 (ESV) 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom...

For Good

Verse: Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Devotion: Here we have one of the most well known, frequently quoted, and regularly misused/misapplied verses in all...

I Swear!

Verse: Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or...

Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Verse: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Devotion: As a parent, you never want to see your child hurt, or upset, or sad. Your heart breaks for them. But at the same time, at least for me, there is an overwhelming joy in being the...