Devotion

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1Cor. 14:40) Yesterday, we saw that, because God is a God of order, our lives should reflect order, too. Here are some tips that can help you stay organized and reduce stress. TIP #1: Assess how long it takes you to drive to church (or wherever […]

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1Cor. 14:40) When writing to the church at Corinth, Paul told them that everything in the church ought be done “decently and in order.” Why? Because “God is not the author of confusion…” (1Cor. 14:33). So, we know that the church should have an order to

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children…” (Prov. 13:22) Often, when we think of the word “inheritance” we think of money. So, when we think of leaving an inheritance to our children and grandchildren, we think of leaving them money. But an inheritance can mean much more than money. My grandparents and

“The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.” (Prov. 12:5) The Bible has a lot to say about your mind and what you think. What you think about will eventually control you. That is why Satan battles for control of our minds constantly. He knows that if he

“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” (Luke 22:44) In yesterday’s devotion, I talked about turning your problem into a prayer. But what do you do when it is hard to pray? What do you do when

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” (Rom. 10:1) Paul said that his “heart’s desire” was that Israel “might be saved.” That is what burdened him. That was what weighed heavily on him. What do you do when you find yourself burdened down with a heavy

“…when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;” (Heb. 1:3) In the Old Testament, the priests would make continual sacrifices for sin. One sacrifice alone was never enough. But, when speaking of Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins, the Bible says, He “needeth not daily,

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.” (Ps. 37:23-24) Have you ever experienced turbulence while flying on an airplane? Turbulence is basically the instability in the air

Let’s face it, we all face times of trouble and temptation. What can we do when it comes? First—FLEE It. The first thing we should do when trouble comes is to get away from it if possible. Even David said, “O LORD…I flee unto thee to hide me” (Ps.143:9). Paul told Timothy to “Flee also

“..thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church…” (Matt. 16:18) Over and over, throughout the New Testament, the Bible emphasizes the importance of the local church. The church was started by Jesus and He is the builder of it. He said, “I will build my church.” Now, He wasn’t speaking of