Love and Sacrifice in the Home.

by | Aug 31, 2018 | Devotion

“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33, ESV) Paul teaches that the standards of Godly living govern all relationships. Paul calls for respect and mutual submission, cooperation and...

Legalism.

by | Aug 29, 2018 | Devotion

“You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” (Mark 7:8, ESV) In the book of Leviticus, we find the laws concerning ritual uncleanness, vows and clean and unclean foods which Jesus addresses here. Jesus upheld the Law but not the man-made...

Honor God.

by | Aug 27, 2018 | Devotion

“Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder;...

Exposing the Darkness.

by | Aug 24, 2018 | Devotion

“. . . for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of...

Seeking God’s Wisdom.

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Devotion

“Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, ‘Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!’”...

To Whom Shall We Go?

by | Aug 20, 2018 | Devotion

In John 6, Jesus calls Himself the Bread of Life. Though all men claim to seek true wisdom in life, it comes only from feeding on the Bread of Life, Jesus Himself. Luther taught that Jesus was speaking of faith, faith in Him alone as the source of all life physical...