Category: Daily Devotion

  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 – Starting the book of Romans and only spending one day per chapter is like trying to see all of Disney world…

  And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord. Colossians 4:17 – In Paul’s letters he typically ends with a list of final greetings and last thoughts for the churches or for individuals in the church. While they can be filled with difficult to read names, do take…

  In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Colossians 3:7-8 – In our chapter Paul has multiple lists being given to us, and much of those lists outline the sinful things that were in our life…

  These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh. Colossians 2:23 – Appearances and deceptions. Truly that’s at the heart of Paul’s word within this chapter. Paul wanted this church he cared deeply for…

  For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. Colossians 1:19 – The completeness of God is found only in Jesus. Since this is the truth, our role needs to be sharing with the world that a search for God in any other place than in Jesus will be a futile search. Imagine…

  Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians 4:3 – While there are some powerhouse verses in this chapter, we also see some…

  Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Philippians 3:17-18 – Essentially what Paul is telling the church is to keep their…

  Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus… Philippians 2:5 – In speaking with the church of Philippi Paul tells them they need to have a particular mindset in their thinking moving forward. One that was far different than the pagan world around them for this was in fact the mindset…

  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. Philippians 1:22-23 – While not a conversation you’d think you’d have with the Apostle Paul, here he clearly says he isn’t…

  For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3 – Paul starts out our chapter by reminding the church of our vital role in one another’s life. If we see a brother or sister in Christ stuck in sin, our role is to help them get unstuck. We aren’t…