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Hebrews 11:6  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. This scripture talks about faith and its importance in … Continue reading →

Colossians 3:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. One of the great blessings of our Christian faith is the way it transforms our lives.  This impacts everything from how we live … Continue reading →

Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him, Intentionality is one of my favorite words/concepts because it describes something that is required of us in so many areas … Continue reading →

John 21:16a  Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” We’ve written before of the movie Fiddler on the Roof.  It is a musical about the life of a family in the small Jewish village of … Continue reading →

Psalm 13:5, 6  But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.  6 I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. How long??  How long is it going to take me … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Yesterday’s guest devotional dealt with gratitude and used the specific example of a pastor named Martin Rinkart … Continue reading →

Re-post of Guest Devotional – By Steve Fry, our pastor at The Gate when we lived in Franklin, TN. Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices; 
                                            Who wondrous things hath done, in whom this … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:10  and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure.  I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading →

Psalm 107:1  Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever. A Politically Incorrect History of Thanksgiving Posted: November 17, 2007              http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=44599 By Jonathan Falwell © 2011 It was a bitter two-month sea journey the Pilgrims endured … Continue reading →

Hebrews 12:5-6  5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he … Continue reading →