6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for […]
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: Faith and Action
Here is a quote to think about — I will meet you at every point where you put your action alongside your prayers… Never be taken by surprise when I use you to change a pattern. Do not judge a man by what he appears to be, but see him as what he can be […]
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: The Call of Love
Frances J. Roberts wrote a book called “Come Away My Beloved” and a friend of mine gave it to me. Here is a brief excerpt that helps me to discard all the unnecessary To Do’s that seem to plague me everyday… Tarry not for an opportunity to have more time to be alone with Me. […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Victory Versus Defeat
The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways….The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies; you shall go out one way against them and flee seven ways before them. (Deuteronomy […]
Where is Francis Chan (Oct 2010)?
FROM FRANCIS: “I was reading something my wife wrote for a blog the other day. I thought it was insightful (as usual) and I thought it would be encouraging for all of you to read. So here are some thoughts from my wife…” FROM LISA: The Lord has been dealing with me on a certain […]
Rick Warren Devotional: Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself
Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my life. Matthew 20:28 (LB) We are commanded to serve God. Jesus was unmistakable: “Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served, but […]