Read John 3:1-8 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born…
… I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. — Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed. Not only has God created us, and loved us so much that He gave His Son Jesus to die for our sins, but He also…
… and [I believe] in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord, … — Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed. As much as it is important these days to stand up against evil in our society, it is important for us to understand and acknowledge that that evil lives in each one of us, and that only by the grace…
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. — First Article of the Apostles’ Creed. This new series of devotions begins with an examination of our belief in the Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—three distinct persons with one essence. How might it change your perspective on your day to believe in an almighty God, the creator,…
Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 [W]e worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. 2 Thessalonians 3:8b-9 (NIV) God has plans for all of…
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. – Proverbs 15:22 (NIV) We can always learn excellence from those who already excel. As we develop in our calling, we can grow professionally through relationships with others in our field. In this way we not only represent Christ through our character, but through the high standards we…
Read Romans 12:3-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. – Romans 12:6b (NIV) Spiritual gifts enable us to serve in the church. They are given to us, but are not for us, but for God’s church. Only as we use them for God’s purposes will we experience their power. Listen as Jason elaborates…
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our…
Read 1 Peter 3:13-16 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15b (NIV) As we try to relate in love to everyone who crosses our path, we may nevertheless encounter resistance or hostility at times. The…