Daily Reading – Week 4, Day 5
June 5, 2015 by devoted242 in category Daily ReadingsRead Joshua 24:1-15 There are times to prepare and times to decide. Joshua led the people of Israel through the final preparation stages before entering the land God promised. Their preparations led to the big decision. These last few weeks have been a similar preparation. You have planned for DEVOTED; the question is…will you? God […]
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June 4, 2015 by devoted242 in category Daily ReadingsRead Luke 19:1-10 It is easy to give lip service to change, to feel a need to take a stand but never actually stand up. We need a plan in order to follow through on good ideas. Zacchaeus was a man with a plan. He does not commit to be generically nicer or better. He […]
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June 3, 2015 by devoted242 in category Daily ReadingsRead Luke 14:25-35 Every choice brings both opportunities and costs. Every path chosen means another passed by. Jesus wants his followers to know that following him means a relationship of DEVOTED discipleship. Jesus says that if we are going to follow him, we must consider the cost. This text probably startles and challenges you. Jesus used […]
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June 2, 2015 by devoted242 in category Daily ReadingsRead Philippians 3:4b-9 Being fully DEVOTED has many obstacles: worry, fear failure, loss of control or security! Our desire for comfort and convenience can keep us from sacrificing and following God…wherever he leads. Good deeds and success can actually become obstacles if we are too impressed with ourselves to commit to God’s work. Consider the […]
2 1 Read moreDaily Reading – Week 4, Day 1
June 1, 2015 by devoted242 in category Daily ReadingsRead Luke 22:39-44 “Do you know what you’re doing?” is a favorite question of moms everywhere. As kids (and as adults) we often find ourselves deep into something with no idea what we are doing or how we got there. Jesus knew what he was doing. His great devotion of sacrificing himself for us was […]
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