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Putting Off the Old, Putting On the New Scripture: Colossians 3:5–11 (NIV) 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to

Confessing Faith for Salvation Scripture: Romans 10:9 (NIV) "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This verse encapsulates Christian salvation as a simple promise from Apostle Paul. It emphasizes that salvation isn't achieved by deeds or rituals, but through a twofold commitment: sincere belief in Jesus' resurrection—acknowledging His victory over death and divine nature—and publicly

Devotional: God's Faithful Strength and Protection Scripture Quote 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." True Story During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her family in the Netherlands risked everything to hide Jewish people from the Nazis, saving hundreds of lives through their underground network and a secret room in their home. Their actions were driven by deep faith and love for God's chose

What Does the Bible Say About True Masculinity? In a world that often confuses or distorts what it means to be a man—portraying masculinity as either toxic dominance or passive indifference—the Bible offers a clear, timeless blueprint. True biblical masculinity isn't about raw power, aggression, or self-promotion. It's about strength under control , rooted in humility, courage, integrity, and selfless love. It's strength that serves, protects, and points others to God. The ap

Micah 1:1–2 (LSB) Context and Authorship (v. 1) “The word of Yahweh which came to Micah of Moresheth”  The book opens with the classic prophetic superscription formula (“the word of Yahweh that came to…”), emphasizing that Micah’s message is not human opinion but direct divine revelation. Micah (Heb. מִיכָה, Mîkāh = “Who is like Yahweh?”) is from Moresheth (probably Moresheth-gath, a town southwest of Jerusalem in the Shephelah, near the Philistine border; cf. Mic 1:14). His

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:20-21 (NET) When he had contemplated this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you will name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Reflection Joseph faced a profound crisis: his betrothed was pregnant, and he knew the child was not his. In his

Scripture Reading: James 5:7-9 (NIV) Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! George Müller's Breakfast Miracle In the 19th century, George Müller, a Ch

Jeremiah 33:14–16 14  “ ‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.  15  “ ‘In those days and at that time  I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line;  he will do what is just and right in the land.  16  In those days Judah will be saved  and Jerusalem will live in safety.  This is the name by which it will be called:  The Lord Our Righteous Savior.’  The Promise Kept in a Prison Cell

Ephesians 4:17–19 (NIV) Opening Scripture “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.”

11  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13  You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14  I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you ba

Psalm 1:1–2 (ESV)"Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the LORD,and on his law he meditates day and night." Jonathan Worked In A Busy Corporate Office Years ago, a young man named Jonathan worked in a busy corporate office. He loved Jesus, but the environment around him was filled with gossip, compromise, and constant pressure to fit in. Lunch breaks ofte

Scripture: Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) Devotional Several years ago, a man named Mark developed a habit of morning walks around a small lake near his home. One particular summer, he noticed that the lake began to change. The water became cloudy, the fish grew fewer, and the once-fresh smell turned stagnant. Eventually, he discovered the problem—a broken drainage pipe upstream was leaking pollutants into the wat

Learning humility in the hands of a gentle God I grew up thinking pretty highly of myself. I didn’t mean to—but I was good at most things I touched. People liked me. I had a blessed childhood, surrounded by love, stability, and a solid Christian upbringing. By the time I reached high school, I had become quietly cocky  without even realizing it. Looking back, I see so much grace in the way the Lord humbled me. Honestly, I can think of a hundred harsher roads God could have us

Scripture: Romans 15:5 (ESV) "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus." A Small Church In A Rural Town Several years ago, a small church in a rural town split over something as simple as the color of the new sanctuary carpet. One group insisted it should be red, symbolizing the blood of Christ; the other said blue, representing the living water. Meetings became tense. People stopped serving tog

Jesus, Our Gate to Life There’s a small ranch outside of town where a friend of mine once worked. Every evening, he would gather the sheep and lead them into the fenced pasture. There was only one gate, and he would sit near it as the sun went down. When I asked him why he stayed there, he smiled and said, “As long as I watch this gate, nothing gets in without me knowing, and none of my sheep wander off without me seeing.”  His presence brought peace—not just to the animals,

Scripture: “We love because he first loved us.”  — 1 John 4:19 (NIV) True Story Years ago, a young man named Daniel volunteered at a homeless shelter. Every week he served meals, smiled, and listened to strangers share their stories. One evening, a man who rarely spoke approached Daniel and said, “Why do you care? You don’t even know me.” Daniel paused and simply replied, “Because Jesus loves me—and because He loves you too.”The man’s eyes filled with tears. In that moment he

John 6:35 (NIV)  – “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” A few years ago, Sarah was going through a very challenging season—struggling with anxiety, work stress, and feeling emotionally drained. She tried everything to find relief: long hours at the gym, self-help books, even travel for a “reset.” While these gave temporary comfort, nothing truly satisfied her. One Sunday, s

✨ Devotional on Proverbs 11:25 (CSB) A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. True Story: The Gift That Came Back Around Several years ago, a small-town pastor named Mark noticed a single mother in his congregation who was struggling. Her refrigerator had broken down, and with three young children, she was overwhelmed and embarrassed. Without making an announcement, Mark quietly rallied a few church members to pitch in and

Isaiah 12:2 (LSB) “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not dread;For Yah—Yahweh Himself—is my strength and song,And He has become my salvation.” The Night the Storm Hit A few years ago in coastal North Carolina, a woman named Carla lived through one of the most frightening nights of her life. A sudden tropical storm rolled in faster than predicted. Winds roared, trees snapped, and the power went out across the neighborhood. Carla lived alone, and as the storm intens