devotion

Galatians 5:4 You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.  We have already spoken a few times about receiving grace. But did […]

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.  Today’s devotion took me some time to figure out. I had to really dig into the commentaries and still don’t […]

James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Reading back a little before getting into today’s verse we see that […]

Romans 5:20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more. When you first read this verse you might find yourself wondering what Paul […]

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. If you are a long time […]

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. […]

Colossians 1:16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for […]

Jeremiah 32:19 Great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.  As […]

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Numerous times this month we have explored the fact that we should be seeking God’s will and […]

Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have […]

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing […]

John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father […]

Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. When we have a purpose in life, life is good. Good things happen to us and for us […]

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” This is such an inspiring verse […]

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. The book of Ecclesiastes is an interesting […]