To which of the angels did God ever say, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? Hebrews 1:13 NIV Before an NBA basketball game, a young fan had the privilege of sitting by the court to watch his favorite stars as they warmed up. As he... Continue Reading →
God Chose You
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 2nd Thessalonians 2:13 NIV In a seaside town somewhere in Venezuela a man met a couple who... Continue Reading →
Treasures of Wisdom
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:3 NIV A psychiatrist once spoke at a church camp meeting. He knew how to read people. He was so good that he knew what decisions people were going to make. He could also subliminally lead them into making choices he wanted... Continue Reading →
One God
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:6 NIV A man who worshipped God had to share a hotel room once with a man who worshipped Allah. Although the devotional moments were awkward, they both respected the other enough to make the situation work. ... Continue Reading →
Marked in Christ
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13 NIV Two men were working in Asia in a remote and luxurious resort. The complex included many hotels, apartments... Continue Reading →
Life of Faith
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 NIV A man once had a dream life. He had a well-paying... Continue Reading →
Revelations
I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:12 A small boy sat in a chair in preschool class before church. The children were singing. He began to notice a strange light around the heads of his friends and... Continue Reading →
Confusion
which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:7 NIV Every weekend they filed dutifully into class. Most came grudgingly to the catechesis class and complained about going. Their parents made them go. The only bright side... Continue Reading →
By Our Side
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Galatians 1:3 NIV He was less than ten years old when his father took him to climb Mt. Shasta in Northern California. They left the car in a parking lot and headed up the trail with their backpacks on. They... Continue Reading →
Boasting
But, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." 2nd Corinthians 10:17 NIV A man who had grown up in a simple community with humble roots got a fancy job in another city. He traveled a lot in his new job and met many rich and famous people. His work permitted him to visit... Continue Reading →
