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Tag Archives: Christian
Boasting in Christ
1 Corinthians 1:10-31 There’s a cliché in sports that says, “It’s not bragging if you can back it up.” This is a favorite among gifted athletes who continually make the morning highlight reels. Given their accomplishments, why should they not … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Bragging rights, Christian, Christianity, Church conflict, Discipleship, Faith, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Spirituality
No secrets hid
Matthew 23:23-39 How often have parents entered a child’s tidy and organized room only to encounter an avalanche of stuff upon opening of the closet door? On the surface the parent is initially delighted, but upon closer inspection such delight … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Repentance
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Confession, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Grace, Repentance, Salvation, Sin
Those who are saved
Luke 13:23-28 Sometimes, when we ask questions, we need to be prepared for the answers. Once there was a rich young man who asked Jesus what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The answer Jesus gave him was … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, First will be last, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Spirituality
Share the good news
Matthew 16:13-20 Here we are in the midst of Lent, the season of reflection and discipline. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the children of God are called to live a bit differently. On that day, ashen crosses adorn the foreheads of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism, Lent
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Following Jesus, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
Like father, like son
John 5:19-24 Boys love to mimic their fathers. When they are young, boys study their father’s every move. They walk, talk, and eat like their dad. Boys love to do things as their father does them. Some boys even grow … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Father, Father and Son, Following Jesus, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Word of God
A perfect life
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live a perfect life? Imagine, a life with no worries, no sickness and no pain. Instead, there is nothing but happiness, peace and serenity. In this perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Spirituality
Word of truth
Genesis 3:1-15 The serpent was more crafty than any other beast. From the very beginning of this lesson we are made aware that something is going to happen, and it isn’t going to be good. The devil is out to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Adam and Eve, Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Forgiveness, Garden of Eden, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Sin, Spirituality, Temptation, Word of God
