Category Devotionals

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Gray hair doesn’t guarantee spiritual maturity (and that goes for me too!)…

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Real growth hurts. Just ask any athlete who’s pushed through muscle pain…

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Truth without love is like a sword without a hilt – dangerous…

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Truth is the foundation of our faith and relationships. In a world…

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:9-10 (NIV) In…

and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:10 (NIV Without regular updates, a smartphone quickly becomes obsolete. It can’t handle new apps or connect with the latest technology. In…

“and have put on the new self” Colossians 3:10a (NIV) Designer clothes often come with a hefty price tag and the promise of elevating our appearance and status. People invest thousands in these garments, hoping to feel more confident, attractive,…

“since you have taken off your old self with its practices” Colossians 3:9b (NIV) Have you ever cleaned out your closet and found clothes that just aren’t “you” anymore? Maybe it’s that old band t-shirt from high school or those…

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices” Colossians 3:9 (NIV) What’s the biggest lie we’ve believed about ourselves? Maybe it’s that we’re not good enough, or that our worth comes…

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” 2…

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) Truth hurts. It’s like ripping off a…

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” 2…