When was the last time you stopped doing something just to set your mind on things above? The apostle Paul precisely told us to do that in Colossians 3. I know for most of us, our calendars bulge with daily activities. In fact, some of you won’t read past this second paragraph because your schedule won’t… Continue reading Colossians 3, Set Your Mind On Things Above
Category: Devotionals
It’s About The Money | Good News Unlimited
It’s About the Money Mar 31, 2024 1 It’s been estimated that there are 2,350 verses in the Bible about money and generosity. We often don’t like to face the reality that Jesus had a lot to say about money in his teachings, and what he had to say was very challenging. One of the ways that… Continue reading It’s About The Money | Good News Unlimited
The Proverbs 31 Woman Part 2: Buying the Field
“She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she buys a vineyard.” Proverbs 31 v.16 (NIV) In part one of this post, we considered how the place to start with understanding Proverbs 31 was in the fear of the Lord. “But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31… Continue reading The Proverbs 31 Woman Part 2: Buying the Field
Unlimited: The People Ask Jesus To Leave | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The People Ask Jesus to Leave Mar 26, 2024 1456 A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand… Continue reading Unlimited: The People Ask Jesus To Leave | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The First Missionary To The Gentiles | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The First Missionary to the Gentiles Mar 27, 2024 1402 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has… Continue reading Unlimited: The First Missionary To The Gentiles | Good News Unlimited
Holy Monday: Jesus Requires True Faith
Jesus had just been welcomed like a king into Jerusalem. His disciples, who had left everything behind to follow him for the past three years, were finally getting a glimpse of the Messiah they had hoped would deliver them. But, their idea of a Messiah was someone who would deliver them from their earthly struggles—at… Continue reading Holy Monday: Jesus Requires True Faith
Trust God In All Your Circumstances
How much do you trust God? If a faith meter existed, how high on the scale would you rate? Do you rely on Him for only small things? Or can you put your trust in God for greater things? The Apostle Paul didn’t have a bashful bone in his body when it came to asking… Continue reading Trust God In All Your Circumstances
Great is the Mystery of Godliness (1)
First Timothy 3:16 begins, “great is the mystery of godliness: He who was manifested in the flesh.” Without doubt, He refers to Christ Jesus. He is God and He became a man of flesh. John 1:1, 14 declares that “the Word was God…and the Word became flesh.” As God in the flesh Jesus manifested God, accomplished redemption, and released the divine life. First… Continue reading Great is the Mystery of Godliness (1)
Life and Building unto New Jerusalem
Life and building are two key aspects in the Bible for the fulfillment of God’s purpose. God desires to impart His life into man and thereby to build many men together into His corporate expression. This expression of God has which has New Jerusalem as the consummation. Life and building are together in Ephesians 4:16; this… Continue reading Life and Building unto New Jerusalem
Draw Close To God And Not To The World
The writers of the New Testament books considered that Jesus’ return could happen anytime. Therefore, James’ epistle emphasized our need to draw close to God. You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world,… Continue reading Draw Close To God And Not To The World