Episodes

  • You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse

    You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse
    May 6 2024
    There’s a saying from an old pastor: “You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse.” I don’t know his name. But I’m sure it came from years of experience. We pastors see a lot of things. We follow hearses to cemeteries and lead prayers. We spend time at hospital beds. We see tears and family … Continue reading You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse
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    2 mins
  • Identity and purpose

    Identity and purpose
    May 3 2024
    In yesterday's devotional, I told you about a formula which is used by pastor Jay Strother: Jesus + ___________ = a false gospel.* If we add anything to what Jesus has accomplished for us, we are diminishing his achievement. That’s what Strother’s formula is meant to show. We are made right with God based on … Continue reading Identity and purpose
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    3 mins
  • Jesus + ____________

    Jesus + ____________
    May 2 2024
    Jay Strother is a pastor in Tennessee. He says that Jesus plus anything equals a false gospel. The word “gospel” means good news. It is the good news of what God has done for us in Christ. He has come to us personally and victoriously to renovate and renew all things; he has come to … Continue reading Jesus + ____________
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    3 mins
  • Time with God, in tune with God

    Time with God, in tune with God
    May 1 2024
    Mixed-up thinking results in mixed-up living. Really? Yes. Here’s why. Pretend Scenario #1: Let’s say you think that God is apathetic toward his world and his people. You think there’s a Bible verse somewhere which says: “God is apathetic.” As a result, you adopt a posture of apathy toward the world and other people. Since … Continue reading Time with God, in tune with God
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    2 mins
  • Covering our bases

    Covering our bases
    Apr 30 2024
    In a video, J. John described an experience he had when getting his hair cut. His hairdresser had a rabbit’s foot on her keychain. He asked her why she had it. “It brings me luck.” In response, he stated: “The rabbit wasn’t lucky. How can an unlucky rabbit bring you any luck?” He later asked … Continue reading Covering our bases
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    2 mins
  • Glory, then joy

    Glory, then joy
    Apr 29 2024
    There's a famous (and historic) teaching tool which presents deep biblical truths in question and answer format. It's called the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The first entry is the most famous. Question: "What is the chief end of man?" These days, we might say it like this: What is the ultimate goal of a person's life? … Continue reading Glory, then joy
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    2 mins
  • Maturity is meant to be shared

    Maturity is meant to be shared
    Apr 26 2024
    In yesterday’s devotional I spoke about spiritual maturity. There are times when someone who is new to the faith and has limited knowledge and experience needs to seek out some help from someone who is more spiritually mature than they are. There are also times when the person who is more spiritually mature needs to … Continue reading Maturity is meant to be shared
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    2 mins
  • Discipleship isn’t a competition

    Discipleship isn’t a competition
    Apr 25 2024
    The Bible is teaching us more than we think. Sometimes we learn things because they are told to us directly. “Love your neighbour” is just one of many examples. We also learn things that are less obvious. We have to look a bit more closely to find them. Paul’s letters are an example. Let’s take … Continue reading Discipleship isn’t a competition
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    2 mins