Priorities

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 8:21-22 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Devotion: This verse has always bothered me, it seems so cold and unfeeling. Isn’t the...

Amazed by His Words

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 7:28-29 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Devotion There was something about Jesus that was clearly different. Anyone who came...

Judge and be Judged

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 7:1-2 Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Devotion I wonder how many people I judge without even realizing it, without a second thought. I am...

Clogging the Pipeline of Forgiveness

by | Jul 23, 2024 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Devotion This is a pretty harsh statement for me, and...

Empty Words?

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 5:36-37 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Devotion I love the practicality of this. Have you ever sworn to someone that...