The Safety of Faith

(NOTE from Dave: Original date of this devotional is March 31, 2011. I felt we could all use this reminder.) Please read it again for the first time.

Suffering For Christ

Suffering comes with the territory of being a Christian. That’s how we ended yesterday. In today’s NTFV gospel (New Touchy-Feely Version), suffering is not high on the topics of finding your best life now. But hey, don’t get upset with me, your beef is with the...

Striving For Christ

My pastor likes to you the term “stickability.” It’s a clever term for steadfastness. The Random House Dictionary defines steadfastness as “fixed in direction; steadily directed; firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment; unwavering; firmly established....

Living Like Paul (Part 1)

When we go through tough times, are there some things we can know for sure? Of course there are many things we cannot know in the midst of trials and tribulations. The Apostle Paul answers our question, “yes.” “For I know that this will turn out for my...

A Sure Foundation On Which To Build

Yesterday we talked about the blessed hope we have in Christ Jesus. However, that hope has to be anchored to something real, solid, and everlasting. It must be anchored to faith in Jesus Christ, not just a head belief; it takes a heart belief. Believing in marriage...