Romans 14 is a complicated chapter that deals with disputed matters, or what some might term “grey areas.” Paul talks about things like eating meat or not, whether to drink alcohol or not, and whether one day of worship is more sacred than another. These are things that Christians have Read more…
Matthew 14 has always been a favorite passage of mine because you can see so deeply into the humanity of Jesus. We often focus on the feeding of the 5000, which in itself is an amazing story, but this miracle is bracketed by Jesus’ own personal struggles and heartache. At Read more…
I probably sound like a broken record, but again there is more that I could say about these two chapters than could possibly be put in a single devotional. Romans is one of the richest books in the entire New Testament and it is a foundational text for our understanding Read more…
“How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who Read more…
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that you obey its desires. And do not offer any parts of it to sin as weapons for unrighteousness. But as those who are alive from the dead, offer yourselves to God as weapons for righteousness. For sin will Read more…
In Romans chapter 1 we are introduced to the intriguing concept of “general revelation.” This is a bit different from special revelation which is Christ and the Bible. We often say that general revelation is the revelation of God to man through His creation, and through Human conscience. In short, Read more…
“You, LORD, will guard us; you will protect us from this generation forever. The wicked prowl all around, and what is worthless is exalted by the human race.” 12:7-8 We just returned from America back to Africa, and it has allowed me some time to reflect on our 6-month furlough Read more…
Prayer really does change things. Sometimes we pray and we are just going through the motions, knowing it’s the right thing to do but not sure it will always make a difference. Hezekiah is a good example of someone who prayed, believing God would answer. When you look at some Read more…
“If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that house or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.” Matthew Read more…
Romans 8 is one of the most beloved chapters for believers because of the comfort we find in “everything working out together for our good.” Yet, the chapter is chocked full of wonderful truths from beginning to end. In contrast to the condemnation that comes from sin and the Law, Read more…