Devotionals about Reconciliation

Romans

Heroism and Daily Service

Read: Romans 16:3-4; Acts 18:1-4 . . . who risked their necks for my life. (Rom. 16:4) In one of the churches I served, the story is still told about

Romans

The Roman Church Directory

Read: Romans 16:1-16, 21-23 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. (v. 16) As a pastor coming to a new church, one of

Romans

Reading Romans Back to Front

Read: Romans 16:17-26; 15:22-24 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions. (16:17) A teacher once told me that good books are best approached by

Renewal

You Will Receive Power

Read: Acts 1:1-11 As they were looking on, he was lifted up. (v. 9) The account of Jesus’s ascension feels like a brief interlude between far more important biblical events.

Renewal

Together at Last

Read: Revelation 21:1-6, 22-26 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. (v. 1) My wedding day was chaotic. It was marked by torrential rain. When the flowers

Heaven

The Way Home

Read: Hebrews 10:11-23 We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus. (v. 19) My first sleepover did not go according to plan. The friend who

Renewal

Ambassadors of Heaven

Read: Philippians 3:12-21 Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior. (v. 20) I recently read an interview with a retired US ambassador. As an ambassador,

Renewal

The New Natural

Read: Acts 8:26-39 The Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away. (v. 39) The first time I went to a magic show, I was mesmerized as the magician made objects

Renewal

(Don’t) Hold On

Read: John 20:11-21 Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended. (v. 17) In my final year of swimming lessons, I learned some basic lifeguarding skills. My