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Daily Devotion - Acts 1:8 - We Are His Witnesses
Are we more like Christ than we were yesterday, last week, last year? Do we have a changed perspective on life and an unspeakable joy in our hearts?
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Daily Devotion - Acts 4:32 - One Heart, One Mind: A Call to Unity in Christ
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. Acts 4:32 (ESV) Understanding the Early Church's Unity When we glance
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Daily Devotion - Philippians 2:1-4 - Seeking Unity in the Church
Where is unity in a world of division? How can we have unity in the church and represent Jesus well in times of strife and division?
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Showing Mercy
In addition to what the gift of mercy is defined as, we are also told how the gift of mercy is to be given: through cheerfulness. You’ll never meet a perpetually grumpy person gifted with mercy. The mercy-givers are the ones who are eager and happy to help!
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Leadership
If you are gifted in leadership, work diligently to serve (not lord over, not complain about, not avoid) those the Lord has entrusted in your care.
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Daily Devotion - Titus 3:10-11 - Divisive People
If you tend to be divisive, let this be a warning to you, stop it now! Take it to the Lord and ask Him to forgive you and help you to stop. Ask Him to give you a heart of love and a desire to be a peacemaker
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Giving
The gift of giving, like the gift of ministry, is another gift that everyone is happy to have around. The people who are blessed with this gift recognize that all they have is from the Lord and, therefore, have the supernatural ability to hold it loosely and to share it gladly.
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Exhortation
The gift of exhortation is a beautiful gift that is multifaceted. It is not as simple as one person encouraging another person (although that definitely applies).
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Teaching
The gift of teaching (instruction) is as necessary to the Christian life as nutrition is to the body. You can survive (for a time) without it, but you will be very unhealthy.
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - The Spiritual Gift of Ministry
The spiritual gift of ministry is a gift people want around, but they themselves don't want to have. They want to see it in action, but don't want to be the person taking that action. The gift of ministry is a highly prided spiritual gift very few actually want. Why is that?
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Daily Devotion - Romans 12:6-8 - Spiritual Gifts and Prophecy
Have you ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are? It might be the most common question that I hear as a pastor. I love getting these questions, because it shows a real desire to be used by God, and, what’s more, to be used in the way He designed us to be used! Since this is such a prevalent area
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Daily Devotion - Luke 5 - The Importance of Christian Community
The Bible is full of reminders for Christians to live in biblical community. Yet, for a variety of reasons, we resist letting others into our lives. Use today's passage to encourage you to live in Christian community.