“God so loved the world that He gave. . .” ~John 3:16 Salvation is not merely deliverance from sin, nor the experience of personal holiness; the salvation of God is deliverance out of self entirely into union with Himself. My experimental knowledge of salvation will be along the line of deliverance from sin and of […]
Devotionals
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: The Vineyard of Prayer
Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. ~Romans 8:27 O My child, the days are heavy with burdens, burdens that need to be borne upon the shoulders of faithful prayer warriors. Where are those who […]
Marianne Meye Thompson on Letting Go in Lent
Marianne Meye Thompson (MDiv ’78) George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Many Christians practice the discipline of “giving up” something for Lent–a favorite food, such as chocolate or coffee, or a favorite activity, such as television. But once Lent is over, so is the “giving up.” Living as Jesus calls us […]
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: Resignation
“Seek k first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” ~Matt 6:33 Do not set out to establish your own designs. I have already set in motion My divine will and purpose, and I would not have you interfere. I am jealous of My children: They […]
Rick Warren Devotional: Your Goals Should Bring God Glory
We make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 2 Corinthians 5:9 (NIV) Not every goal is a good goal or the kind of goal that God gets behind and helps you accomplish. So what kind of goals does God bless? The Bible says, […]
Rick Warren Devotional: Can You See It?
We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen. The things which are seen are temporal and the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) This week Pastor Rick is teaching us to live by spiritual sight and the certainty that comes through faith. […]