John the Baptist…A man who fulfilled great expectations and also lived a life of great expectations. Luke 1:67-80 record his father’s prophesy over his life…. Luke 1:80 80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit[b]; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. He was a man who had […]
Tonight’s Advent Devotional question is was inspired by Luke 1:57-66…the account of the birth of John the baptist…Zechariah and Elizabeth went against cultural traditions by naming their child John, as instructed in Luke 1:13. How is God calling you to go against cultural traditions to further magnify Christ? Luke 1:59-61 59 On the eighth day […]
Did you ever have one of those days when your brain is just done for the day. I would have to say that the past 2 days ended as “brain done” days for me. Don’t get me wrong. I get work with great people..and we have having a blast serving churches with technology solutions. My […]
Today, the Fellowship Memphis Advent Devotional that I have been reflecting on for the past several weeks takes a look at Luke 1:1-25 and poses the question, “Are the promises of God enough for you, or are you always seeking tangible signs? After reviewing Luke 1:1-25 from myself, I have decided to focus in on […]
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. I am not sure that it is possible for us to truly grasp how awesome the event was when the […]
Just a short post today…a comment and some questions…But first God’s word… BTW, The questions below aren’t trick questions…I would really like to know the answers? John 1:1-8 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God […]
As I prepare my heart for Christmas this next passage is one of what I would call a “fork in the road” passage. After you read and understand this passage you are faced with a critical life changing choice. Either you accept the idea that Jesus is the Son of God and humbly submit to […]
Colossians 1:15-20 The Supremacy of the Son of God 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through […]
Philippians 2 Imitating Christ’s Humility 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one […]
Titus 3:4-7 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus […]