Revelation 21:4-5 "'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (NIV) Today's Thought It was a grade 11 philosophy class. We were reading challenging thinkers like Martin Buber and Friedrich Nietzsche. But when it came to … Continue reading If not you, who?
The Up Devo
Who’s in charge?
Psalm 22:28 "For dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations." (NRSV) Today's Thought When I was little my dad and I would go back to the family hunt camp. When we pulled off the highway and onto the little private dirt road that curled back into the woods, he would stop … Continue reading Who’s in charge?
What makes Christians different
1 Corinthians 13:13 "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (ESV) Today's Thought What makes Christians different? This is a tricky one that is definitely answered differently by different people. And there are a lot of things I could say. I could say that as Christ-ians our … Continue reading What makes Christians different
Doubt is a comma
Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (NIV) Today's Thought Have you ever talked to someone about a doubt you were struggling with but the response you got back was, "You just have to have more faith"? I have. … Continue reading Doubt is a comma
Invisible chains
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (NIV) Today's Thought There’s something you’ve done. It’s on your conscience like a concrete slab on a leaf. You want it off so you’ve asked God to flex some muscle … Continue reading Invisible chains
The greatest disease
Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” (ESV) Today's Thought After her marriage with the Prince of Wales fell apart, Princess Diana said this: “The greatest disease in the world is the disease of being unloved.” Unloved. There are a lot of diseases out there. Terrible diseases. They ravish bodies … Continue reading The greatest disease
Like muscles to your flesh
Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…” (NIV) Today's Thought People. Humans. Unless you’re a hermit in the middle of the desert with no WiFi, you can’t … Continue reading Like muscles to your flesh
Giving to give or giving to get?
2 Corinthians 1:12 “Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity.” (NIV) Today's Thought There’s a story about a gardener who grew an incredible carrot. It was so good that he presented it to the King as a gift. “Your … Continue reading Giving to give or giving to get?
God, how much is a million dollars to you?
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV) Today's Thought I heard a story about a guy who was sizing-up God in a conversation. He asked, “God, how long is a million years … Continue reading God, how much is a million dollars to you?
Wrong Road Right Place
Psalm 37:24 "...though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand." (NIV) Today's Thought Two years ago I was driving to a church leadership meeting. And driving… and driving… and driving. It was only supposed to take 30 minutes. But when 30 turned to 45 which turned to 60, … Continue reading Wrong Road Right Place
