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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more
“The LORD is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, LORD.” 9:9-10 In these Psalms, David cries out to Read more
Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted. He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, because I’m exhausted.” That is why he was also named Edom. Jacob replied, “First Read more