Do you have to see something to believe it? Perhaps a better question is, “When you see something, does it make you believe?” This idea of “seeing” and “believing” is a recurring theme in the gospel of John. The idea is that Jesus came so that men and women could “see” God in the flesh, …
Category: Devotions
What Do You Do When You Get “Push-Back”?
Have you ever shared your heart for the Lord and been surprised when you encountered “push-back”? I didn’t know that was an actual word, even though I’ve experienced the concept! “Push-back” has two meanings. The first is what you would expect: a negative or unfavorable reaction or response. On the one hand, I understand why …
Come And See!
Come and see. These three little words are a beautiful invitation. I feel like today that everyone simply wants to tell us what to think. We are saturated with information from news outlets, social media, podcasts, Youtube videos, and newspapers. In America alone, more than a million new books are published each year. Indoctrination of …
Is it important that a child obeys his parents?
Did you ever watch Sesame Street? Every episode included a lesson on “same/different.” They began with a version of a little chorus, “One of these things is not like the other.” They showed four pictures, and by the end of the song, you had to pick which item didn’t belong. As an adult, it was …
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When You Doubt Your Salvation
Do you doubt your salvation? You’re not alone. Many Christ-followers experience times when their faith wavers and the enemy whispers accusations that cause them to doubt if they are really saved. Just as a slow but steady drip can damage over time, repeated trials and temptations can cause cracks in our spiritual armor. We stumble, …
The Way Of The Word 