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Is there any other way?

04 Mar

“The salvation of a single soul is more important than the production or preservation of all the epics and tragedies in the world.” – C. S. Lewis   “This (Jesus) is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ Nor is there salvation in any other (besides Jesus), for […]

Inviting the Joy of the Lord

21 Feb

It’s only when we go deeper into the person of Jesus that we are able to receive abundant joy. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11) On a scale of 1-10, how would those closest to you rate […]

Embracing God’s Glory

20 Feb

The whole duty of many is to enjoy God. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) Are you embracing God’s glory each and every day? What morning habit can you establish to do that? There is so much noise in our […]

Woodberry Forest School

18 Feb

“Integrity comes when character is tested; keep true and never be ashamed of doing what is right.” “and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,” (Exodus 35:31) In what area do you want to improve to manifest excellence? What step will you […]

Photos and Story from My Fair Lady at Woodberry

16 Feb

“At Woodberry, we teach boys to take time to reflect on the wonders of life.” ‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?’ (Deuteronomy 3:24) What […]

Fast from Wrong Thinking

15 Feb

“If you think you CAN or you think you CAN’T, you’re right.” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) What wrong thinking plagues you? What can you do to change that? In yesterdays’ devotional, I talked about Jesus’ 3 R’s for Valentines’ Day. One of those was repent of your […]

Why Everyone Needs Negative Friends

11 Feb

Bad behavior among Christians defiles the “brand” of Christ. – Rev. Matt Gregory Therefore “put away from yourselves the evil person.” (1 Corinthians 5:13b) Do you have any good “negative” friends? Who are they? Are you a good “negative” friend? While lying in bed early on Sunday morning (Feb 10), I listened to Deuteronomy Chapters […]