Posts tagged “Bible Stories”
Don’t Let Death Lead to Negativity
When you’re feeling sad or negative over the death of a loved one, remember the hope that’s in Psalm 23.
Washed clean
What a break! The brilliant, raging young Pharisee named Saul had been on a tear, using his organization’s influence, connections, and money to pursue…
Wear white
It’s Labor Day in the United States. A day that honors the contributions of the working person. The bittersweet “last” day of summer. And,…
What happened to Bartholomew?
I was thinking about all of the times I’ve mentioned Peter, Paul, John, or even James in one of these devotions. Then I realized…
The Age of Outrage
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week. We live in a world where it feels impossible to have civil disagreements. How are we supposed to behave in this age of outrage? Though this series first aired in February 2019, God’s Word is timeless as Pastor Jon helps us see how we should act during these challenging times.
How You Can Impact the World
It’s normal to think that the bigger the platform, the bigger the influence. But don’t be normal. Pastor Jon explains. We live in a world where it feels impossible to have civil disagreements. How are we supposed to behave in this age of outrage? Though this series first aired in February 2019, God’s Word is timeless as Pastor Jon helps us see how we should act during these challenging times.
Hey, friend, it’ll be alright
I was streaming a playlist when a phrase I’d heard a million times hit me like a cool breeze on a hot day. And…
Bad apples: Solomon
Born to comfort and privilege, Solomon led what we might consider a charmed life. His warlike father, King David, had conquered all of the…
Bad apples: Abraham
Okay, Okay—how on earth does the great patriarch Abraham make a “bad apples” list? He was chosen by God to found a nation of…
Bad apples: Judah and Tamar
Judah, Abraham’s great-grandson, was a prince in the growing Israelite community. Fourth son of the patriarch Jacob, he had wealth and standing. But his…
Bad apples: King Manasseh
King Manasseh was one of the baddest apples ever to disgrace the Israelite barrel. He practiced things like sorcery, divination, witchcraft, consulted mediums, and…
Bad apples: Rahab
You have probably heard the old saying about the risk of having even one bad apple in the apple barrel—just one rotten apple can…