Devotionals
Gluttony
Read: Philippians 3:17-21 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly. (v. 19) It is rare for someone in the West to go more than a few hours without eating,
Jane Olson August 19, 2022
Read: Philippians 3:17-21 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly. (v. 19) It is rare for someone in the West to go more than a few hours without eating,
Read: Matthew 5:27-30 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out. (v. 29) A student of mine approached me as she faced a difficult decision. Her father had
Read: Galatians 5:16-24 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (v. 16) The seven deadly sins are a famous shorthand for
Read: Romans 14:7-9 Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (v. 8 NIV) After seeing my mother alive for the last time, the Spirit reminded me of this
Read: Romans 12:3-8 So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. (v. 5 NIV) Families are wonderful. Families are messy. We need
Read: Galatians 3:26-29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. (v. 29 NIV) What does it mean to be an heir? When
Read: Romans 8:14-17 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. (v. 16 NIV) There is a big difference between being included and belonging. For example, I
Read: 1 John 3:1-10 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (v. 1 NIV)
Read: John 1:1-14 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (v. 12) Being adopted has helped me