What Does It Mean to Take Up Our Crosses?
We have been looking at the job description for disciples. We are told to take up our crosses (Mt. 16: 24) but struggle with all that implies. The third devotion…
We have been looking at the job description for disciples. We are told to take up our crosses (Mt. 16: 24) but struggle with all that implies. The third devotion…
As disciples, we are called to deny ourselves. We, unfortunately, look at that more as a giving up of something rather than changing the focus of our lives. In this…
As disciples, we have one job: to follow Jesus. Sometimes, performing the job duties may get a little fuzzy, but the job description is written out for us to follow.…
Remember, if God wants you to suffer, it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong!1 Peter 3: 17 (LB)Scripture: 1 Peter 4: 12-19A lot of times…
Lord, how long will you stand there, doing nothing? Act now and rescue me, for I have but one life and these young lions are out to get it. Save…
O God, you have declared me perfect in your eyes; you have always cared for me in my distress; now hear me as I call again. Psalm 4: 1 (LB)…
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into…
Why do believers keep on sinning? Wouldn’t it be easier if, after we become believers, we couldn’t sin anymore? But we do, and it seems like we are many times…
Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? Luke 12: 57 (NIV) Scripture: Exodus 20: 1-17 All through the Bible, God has shown us how He would like us…
But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.James 1: 5 (NASB)Scripture:…