"Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory!" 1 Chronicles 4:10b Whether or not you have seen the movie Gladiator, you have probably heard the quote, "What you do in life echoes in eternity." This moving quote is a poignant reminder that our lives matter. The choices we make every day...
Continue ReadingHe was the one who prayed to the God of Israel. 1 Chronicles 4:10a I have a firm philosophy that people only give reviews for products, restaurants, and other places that they either really love, or really dislike. After all, to take the extra time to provide a review, that product or place...
Continue ReadingThere was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. 1 Chronicles 4:9 When I call or text someone, I call their phone number or send them a text message with the expectation that the person I call or text...
Continue ReadingThen Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, "Are you also going to leave?" Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. John 6:67-68 If you have been following along with these devotions this week, you know we have been talking about following...
Continue ReadingThen Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16:24-25 For someone I love, I...
Continue ReadingAnd if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple. "But don't begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Luke 14:27-28 I recently decided that the...
Continue ReadingSince you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Ephesians 4:21-22 Someone recently taught me that when you say "yes" to something, that "yes" means that you...
Continue ReadingAnd it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6 I have found that the amount of trust I have in someone or something is directly correlated to the way I demonstrate that...
Continue Reading"If you love me, obey my commandments." John 14:15 You know from experience that saying the words "I love you" is not enough. What your loved ones really want is to see you show your love from them by your actions. This is because anyone can say, "I love you," but not everyone will show their...
Continue ReadingDear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts. 1 John 4:21 My three-year-old nephew Owen has a very prized possession: his stuffed monkey, who he very astutely named, "Monkey." One day, my brother, his dad, heard Owen screaming from his room, "Daaaaad!...
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