1 Peter 1

1 Peter 1 Peter is talking to the church about the characteristics that will set them apart from the world. Peter is encouraging them to live a holy life, and cast off their sins that separate them from union with Christ. But notice he is not condemning them. He...

Set Apart

2 Timothy 2:21 “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, [3] he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work” Interpretation: Our identity is to be found in...

The “C” Word

1 Timothy 6:6 “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment”   Interpretation: Sometimes we think contentment (being satisfied with your circumstance, the things you have, or where you are) is an impossible thing. Contentment is kind of close to...

Instruction

1 Timothy 4-5   Interpretation: These chapters are basic instructions on how members of the church should act. Through this instruction, the author is encouraging the church to think outside themselves and care for others. But above all we are to continually look...

Pure

Thessalonians 4: 3-5 “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor”   Interpretation: Our culture is constantly telling us that we should not...

Devotion for May 18th

2 Corinthians 13:14 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” The second book of Corinthians goes so far past Paul admonishing the church. In the end you truly get to see his heart for...

2 Corinthians 12: 10 “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”   Interpretation: This verse is not an excuse to not work hard or take a lazy...

Liberty

2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” Christianity in many ways is so unappealing to people because they look at it as a bunch of rules. But life is hard, and people want to have fun and do...

Same Mind

Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” This verse goes onto explain the humility of Jesus. His act of leaving His kingdom to die for us shows us true love and the ultimate act of humility. He sets us- His creation, above...

Imitate Him

Corinthians 11:1 “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” People are constantly looking for something to imitate. Just think about all the styles, musicians, and actors that were popular even a year ago. But our identity in Christ is true hope that we can show the...