“There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, and I will multiply my people, not diminish them; I will honor them, not despise them.” – Jeremiah 30:9. I want to start this devotional with a question: Am I a thankful person? Is thankfulness part of the discipline of my life? How much time do I…
“I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.” – Genesis 12:2. If you talk to Christians for any length of time you will hear the word blessing. We tell people that we are blessed, or for them to have…
“This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and…
“Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” — 2 Corinthians 8:7 In Corinthians 2:8:1-12, the Apostle Paul points out the positive side of giving, the positive side of generosity. He…
“Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. 9 For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.”These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love…