Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God (Mic. 6:8).
God has two dwellings; one in heaven, the other in a meek and thankful heart.

Devotional

Living With Yourself

Posted by ForeverSailing on 25 January 2023 Devotional 1

Three part series by Andy Stanley. This is the third part, which captures the essence of the first two parts and adds some great points to wind up the series. Read more

Discovering the Gospel in Genesis

Posted by Jon on 16 January 2023 Devotional

In the first episode of the Gospel in Life series "Discovering the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible", Tim Keller looks at the book of Genesis. Each episode from this series will highlight themes that point to the Gospel and help you discover the overarching narrative of God’s Word in every book — Christ coming into the world to save us from our sins and reconcile us to God the Father. Read more

Proclaiming the Unknown God

Posted by Luz on 7 January 2023 Devotional

From Brad Jersak to teach others to teach others to teach others based on Paul's teaching to the Athens, starting with how to include other viewpoints and keep unity in spite of divers opinions and viewpoints. Read more

Taking the Time to Rest

Posted by Jon on 30 December 2022 Devotional

A very needed reminder for busy folks of how Jesus and others took the time to rest, and how God can work while we rest! Hopefully the youtube link will start at 19:40, which is when she starts speaking. I enjoyed her Christmas message. You can play it at 1:25 speed as she is slow to speak! -- but that may go against her message of rest! Read more

Quiet Discouragement

Posted by Luz on 26 November 2022 Devotional

Quiet Discouragement - Gateway to Joy Podcast #15 (Elisabeth Elliot) These are two different parts, one called "Quiet", the other "Discouragement". Beautiful thoughts about both subjects. Read more

Take Time to Be Unproductive

Posted by Luz on 20 November 2022 Devotional

What if God doesn’t expect us to be productive every moment? What if growing comfortable with slowness, with quiet, with not filling every moment can help reconnect us to God, others, and even with our own humanity? That’s at least worth thinking about. Busyness can waste a life. Read more

Known For It

Posted by Jon on 18 November 2022 Devotional 1

Good points about about being authentic, transparent, the need for community and belonging to a small group of Jesus followers, not just personaly taking in "creative content" for your feeding. We all need each other and life change happens in small groups, where we are accountable to one another and encourage each other. Church is not about rows at a church listening to pastors, but group life, circles facing each other! Read more

A Study of the Book of Jonah

Posted by ForeverSailing on 23 October 2022 Devotional

This is an 12 Part series on the Book of Jonah by Tim Keller. Each part tackles a different aspect of Jonah's saga applying it modern day Christians and Christianity. Read more

Paradise Now

Posted by Luz on 12 October 2022 Devotional

How to go to the place where Jesus will be with us? A beautiful sermon about paradise, the garden, where we all can be at any point in time, space, where we belong, where we experience God. Read more

The Future of the World

Posted by Luz on 4 October 2022 Devotional

You might have listened to this one from 2014 - but very inspiring to listen to it now when the world is becoming so much worse that people lose hope. He is the redeemer who will make everything right! Read more

You'll Be Glad You Did

Posted by Jon on 15 September 2022 Devotional 1

Number 4 of a 6 part series by Andy Stanley. All 6 parts are good--this one has some great advice on relationships, not just marriage, but all relationships. Read more

The Prodigal Son

Posted by ForeverSailing on 9 September 2022 Devotional

I kept finding more parts to this series by Tim Keller. I think you'll enjoy and learn a lot from each of them. Read more

Intimacy with God

Posted by Luz on 7 September 2022 Devotional 2

He was there all the time
He was there all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time --- Not new, but He wants it to be new every day!
Read more

God's Generals

Posted by Luz on 2 September 2022 Devotional

Great sermon from a man of God, stirring us up to follow and do even greater things than God's Generals (John Wycliffe, John Huss, and Martin Luther) did. A very convicting message to fight religious spirits of rituals, ceremonies and traditions, serving our living God. Read more

Victory In Christ

Posted by Luz on 26 August 2022 Devotional

A great testimony by another George Müller! But his message about the absolute victory we have in Christ is amazing! Convicting! Read more

Born to Run

Posted by Luz on 18 August 2022 Devotional 1

Discontentment fueled by comparison is dangerous. There's always going to be someone who is smarter, prettier, richer, or funnier. You can’t compare or compete your way to peace. So how do you keep your discontentment from controlling you? Read more

Winning

Posted by Luz on 13 August 2022 Devotional 1

We all want to win. After all, winning is better than not winning. In a game a win is defined, but life is not a game. And winning in the most important areas of our lives isn’t always clear. So, how do we win? Read more

Spiritual Friendship

Posted by Luz on 6 August 2022 Devotional 2

1) Spiritual friendships are needed by all people; 2) they’re discovered through the immediate bond of the love of Jesus Christ; 3) they’re created through shared faith, prayer, possessions, feelings, and decision-making; and 4) will last forever. Read more

My Baptism of Fire

Posted by Luz on 2 August 2022 Devotional

''He told me: Son, you wanted more at any cost?'' and I said: ''Okay. You can do anything you want with me if I get You in the exchange. If it's true I get more of You, do whatever.'' Read more

Rediscovering Hell

Posted by Luz on 19 July 2022 Devotional

This is a mind shifting explanation of the biblical understanding of hell -- not Dante's interpretation of it which is a mixture of God's final justice day and Greek mythology. Read more

Abide in Christ

Posted by Jon on 4 July 2022 Devotional

This morning I listened to the first three chapter of Andrew's Murray's book "Abide in Christ. You can find all three chapters at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKjpUImzAdSxnNiIQbrEEA Read more

Beholding the Glory of Christ

Posted by Luz on 2 July 2022 Devotional

This is such a wonderful, great faith building sermon! You want to be prepared ... even for challenges of life and death? Please take the time to listen to this sermon, it is worth it. (Jesus' prayer for his disciples -- for each one of us) Read more

Correcting Misplaced Priorities

Posted by Luz on 20 June 2022 Devotional

One of the most common causes of discouragement is misplaced priorities. Pastor Rick shares how to clarify what matters most in life and reorder our priorities accordingly so that we can truly make a difference in the world today. Read more

Don't give the Enemy a Seat at your Table

Posted by Luz on 17 June 2022 Devotional

Tune in for an amazing message as Pastor Louie Giglio encourages us to accept the invitation of Jesus to a table for two, and teaches us how to tune out the voice of the enemy who wants nothing more than to join us at that table and interrupt what God has to say to us.--Aren't we all the Lord's sheep who need His help so desperately? Read more

Better Than Miracles

Posted by Luz on 12 June 2022 Devotional 2

To understand 1 Corinthians 13 fully, you have to understand 1) The story behind it; 2) The bombshell Paul is dropping on the Corinthians; and 3) How it applies to people today. Read more

Are You Ready for War?

Posted by Luz on 5 June 2022 Devotional

It is definitely NOT to clap or admire for American military actions, neither in the past nor nowadays, but it talks about the necessary discipline we as Christians should show up with, it talks about authority (in Christ), about the different centurions Jesus and Paul witnessed to (never telling them to leave their profession, but admiring their faith) and it is probably the greatest weakness in our ranks nowadays: discipline and organisation, common goals etc. We have to trust the Lord and we are looking up to Him, knowing that it often looks like we are losing, especially after having left a physical organisation and being left on our own (though He is ALWAYS with us!) So, this might inspire us to get ''back on track'', to act more like soldiers in our personal lives (Heb. 12: 1-3, 2Tim 2:3 etc), by taking initiative instead of letting the enemy control our lives with discouragement or giving up the fight. (Talking to myself most of all!) Read more

Dazzling!

Posted by Jon on 24 May 2022 Devotional 2

A great class on Bridal Theology taught by someone who is madly in love with Jesus! In the first ten minutres there are so many good quotes, amazing how he weaves them all together! He does a good job explaining Song of Solomon Chapter Five as well! Read more

Changing Always Starts With Choosing

Posted by Jon on 11 May 2022 Devotional 3

Something new from Rick Warren, which I found very feeding and helpful to my spiritual life. It was for me a very needed personal reminder to be more diligent in the area of guarding my heart and thoughts. "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23 Read more

Converted By The Spirit

Posted by Luz on 5 May 2022 Devotional

Back to the basics : this was how you got converted! ...not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power! In other words Christianity was not originally a set of doctrines or practices one took up, but it was a converting power. Read more

What Is Our Calling?

Posted by Luz on 27 April 2022 Devotional

Maybe for some this is a conservative, simple way to ''preach'' --- too simple and maybe too slow for nowadays intellectual minds. But some might find real jewels in it! Read more

The Easter Story Retold

Posted by ForeverSailing on 20 April 2022 Devotional 1

The often, well-told story of Easter, retold highlighting its impact on history and why people ultimately weren’t convinced to follow Jesus because of what he taught as much as because of what they saw. Read more

Listening to the Holy Spirit

Posted by Luz on 11 April 2022 Devotional

It is the truth that will set us free. We might have to give up a lot, to live up to it, many times not able to, not willing to do it, to listen to His whispers. --''But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law''. Read more

God of the Nations

Posted by Luz on 4 April 2022 Devotional

Very uplifting! Tim Keller : Psalm 96 is a beautiful psalm about music, splendor, majesty and creation joining in praise. Why is it crucial that the Bible invites creation and its fullness to join this chorus? What is so special about the role of music in a believer’s life? How does judgment, which is in the last verse of this psalm, fit into the context of this passage? The text shows us a call to see, a call to sing, and a call to rejoice in judgment. Read more

I Really Screwed Up

Posted by Luz on 30 March 2022 Devotional 1

Great sermon for us sinners.... and maybe someone needs some hope in feeling at the moment in a pit, not knowing how to get out! It gave me hope! Read more

Worship That Hurts Like Hell

Posted by Luz on 23 March 2022 Devotional 1

Tap into a unique power that comes from choosing to worship God even when life hurts like hell. Though God doesn't cause the difficulty you walk through in life, He does use it to bring purpose and strength in the midst of your pain. Read more

Grace For The Day

Posted by Luz on 11 March 2022 Devotional 1

Wm. Paul Young, author of "The Shack", speaks to the revelation, joy, and healing that takes place when we choose not to live in the "what if's..." of life. Fear melts away, while joy and trust bloom when we choose to be present and make our decisions based on the now and not the perceived. Read more

Challenges of the Impossible

Posted by Luz on 9 March 2022 Devotional

Brother Andrew's teaching (when he was very young!) in Part B is brought to a climax and is not to be missed! He ends with 8 encouragements from Gideon's life with very helpful exhortations. Read more

Friends. We need them more than ever!

Posted by Jon on 8 March 2022 Devotional

A recent poll from the Survey Center on American Life revealed that people are rapidly losing their close friends, especially men. The number of American men who view themselves as having "no close friends" quintupled over the last 30 years, increasing from 3 percent in 1990 to 15 percent in 2021. Why is this happening, and how can we reverse it? How can we develop closer friendships? Read more

A Voice From Hell

Posted by Luz on 2 March 2022 Devotional

Pastor Craig shares with much passion what Jesus' love and sacrifice means for us. A basic teaching about what hell means. Maybe not everybody agrees with this! Read more

Dual Citizenship

Posted by Jon on 25 February 2022 Devotional

Excellent points from the Gospel showing how Christians are not racist, exclusive, or sexist. There are some very good jewels and insight into verses that we have heard of for decades, but somehow, Abdu casts new light on them! Read more

Family and Friends

Posted by ForeverSailing on 6 January 2022 Devotional

Series of three talks by Tim Keller from the Book of Proverbs focusing on relationships, family and friends. Read more

The Day After Christmas

Posted by ForeverSailing on 16 December 2021 Devotional

Another Christmas clip ... this one by Andy Stanley. I my estimation it's pretty good with it's emphasis on Christian participation, rather than just being what could be called grandstand believers. Read more

Chosen Christmas

Posted by ForeverSailing on 15 December 2021 Devotional

The Chosen Christmas Special; a more authentic "this is the way it was" than what's usually shown enactment of the Christmas story interspersed with music clips. Read more

Seeing Jesus

Posted by ForeverSailing on 14 December 2021 Devotional

by Tim Keller. Each of the four parts contains good lessons and instruction that help to see and understand Jesus more deeply. Read more

Keep your friends close

Posted by Luz on 30 November 2021 Devotional

Love your enemy ... know your enemy and ''others'' who are different from you. There’s a call of elevation which actually pulls us off the spectrum of right & left, white and black, female & male, gay and straight etc. and brings us to a place in the head and heartspace of the kingdom of God which is love & nonviolence. Read more

Psalm 88: The Lament of All Laments

Posted by Jon on 21 November 2021 Devotional 4

This may have been posted before. If you don't have a half hour, start at point two, at the ten minute mark. It is worth it. I found it very comforting, as I have been "interrogating God" quite a bit in the past few months, wondering why He is letting so many children here die, or just across the border as Russia has resumed bombing of Idlib. Many babies are being born with breathing difficulties in the border region. Something is in the bombs. Read more

Following Jesus

Posted by ForeverSailing on 18 November 2021 Devotional 3

A series of six talks by Tim Keller. Each one discusses a different aspect of what it means to follow Jesus, according to the book of Luke; each generously spiced with new thoughts and applications that are worth the listen, challenging us to be and do more. Read more

Stop Focusing on Negative Emotions

Posted by Luz on 14 November 2021 Devotional

This is a subject we have heard much about, (and Steven Furtick might not be to everyone's liking), but: ''Is familiarity keeping you from God's favor''? We might not realize that certain emotions are so familiar and dear to us, it can be stress, it can be pain, it can be even depression that keeps you in your jail of familiarity, it feels better than to let go of it and receive His favor for today. We prefer the routine, even the fear or pain or a too big load instead of giving it up to Him: it feels so familiar. ''Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.'' Psalm 55:19b. When I am stuck on how things should be, ''they have always been this way!'', then I am blind to the new things He has prepared for me. Yes, we know all this - but still, it is hard to change and it doesn't talk about our circumstances: It is in our heart we need that change. I think the worse place is when we think you don't need any change, it is all good the way it is. -- Well, it is so good to preach to others, but this is for me, ha! (and whoever might be too familiar with things in his/her life). Read more

Re-Assembly Required

Posted by ForeverSailing on 1 November 2021 Devotional

A multi-part series by Andy Stanley with some insightful counsel about repairing broken or marred relationships. This is only Part 1 of 4, which I won't post here because they are readily available on YouTube. Read more

Your Integrity, Our World

Posted by ForeverSailing on 1 November 2021 Devotional 1

What looks to be a good 6 part series by Andy Stanley about personal integrity and hypocrisy, and the God factor, in a world where integrity can seem so fluid. Read more

How To Cultivate the Holy Spirit's Companionship

Posted by Luz on 31 October 2021 Devotional 1

A.W.Tozer: ''You can get ahold of the Word of God intellectually, it is quite another thing to let the Word of God reach you sympathetically''. Good comparison of what real friendship means - our friendship with the Holy Ghost should become just that! Read more

Jonah

Posted by Jon on 27 October 2021 Devotional

A fun nine minute video whch gives great insight into the Book of Jonah. From the Bible Project: "The book of Jonah is a subversive story about a rebellious prophet who despises his God for loving his enemies." It is very comforting that God puts up with the Jonah in all of us! Read more

The Right Route to Humility

Posted by Jon on 18 October 2021 Devotional

For those of us who like something short and thought provoking, here is a great Highlight from Bruxy on "The Right Route to Humility." Less than 2 minutes long! Read more

Do it for a day - Domino Habits

Posted by Luz on 18 October 2021 Devotional

National Comunity Church (Mark Batterson): ''Show me your HABITS and I’ll show you your FUTURE. Destiny is not a mystery. Destiny is DAILY HABITS. Habit formation is one dimension of spiritual formation. You have to make or break the habits that make or break you, with the help of the Holy Spirit. The good news? You are one habit away from a totally different life! The key? Do it for a day!'' Read more

Mean People ...

Posted by Jon on 26 September 2021 Devotional 1

Easy listening, entertaining and thought provoking mini-series from Andy Stanley on how to handle "mean people." Read more

Ten Thoughts for A Caregiver

Posted by Jon on 18 September 2021 Devotional

A friend sent me this link. There are lots of great reminders in it about keeping the Lord first, no matter what our work for Him is and many other jewels shared from Diane's decades of work with victims of abuse. Read more

The Best is Yet to Come

Posted by Luz on 12 September 2021 Devotional

It starts at 16:14 moreless (after worship songs). First part is Mark Batterson on time mangement, discipline ... then His call to follow the ark and step into the (Jordan) river...ok, you have to listen to it, He is calling us (again)! Read more

Disciple: Commissioned

Posted by Jon on 5 September 2021 Devotional

Inspiring talk from Mark Batterson on the authority given to us to be Jesus' disciples in order to fulfill the Great Commission! If you wait until you are ready, you will wait the rest of your life. All you have to do to fulfill the Great Commision is to walk across the street, or to cross the room...It is that simple! It is less about going somewhere, and more about being fully present, being available! Read more

In Everything by Prayer

Posted by Luz on 29 August 2021 Devotional

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing ... a powerful anointed, yet so simple talk by A.W. Tozer about prayerlife. I want and need to learn this more and more! Read more

Sanctification and Focus

Posted by Luz on 26 August 2021 Devotional 1

How Culture is Changing and the Future of the Church --Timothy Keller. Sanctification and Focus were the first 2 words the Lord gave him after he got his diagnosis with cancer, May 2020 Read more

Deconstruction

Posted by Luz on 22 August 2021 Devotional

"Deconstruction" is a trendy term these days, probably used, misused, and overused to describe a great variety of spiritual transitions, ranging all the way from losing one's faith to a radical rediscovery of God's all-expansive love. In his talk, Brad Jersak shares some biblical and contemporary metaphors that can serve as guideposts through what can seem like a perilous journey. Read more

The Mediation of Jesus Christ

Posted by Luz on 30 July 2021 Devotional

This is "Messy Spirituality Podcast" interview with C. Baxter Kruger is the first of a two part series turns everything upside down about ''being religious'' --setting us free to enjoy His light, joy and love to the utmost! Read more

Loving the People You Might Overlook

Posted by Luz on 23 July 2021 Devotional 1

Rick Warren

Learning to stop, look, listen never ends. The world is full of marginalized people, refugees, beggars sitting at the street corner, the abused who were forced to be silent, the quiet ones who are not so ''interesting'', children who don't know how to express themselves... our culture tends to focus on the wealthy, the famous, the beautiful on the outside. But Jesus taught us with His sample: He heard...He stopped ... He looked ... He asked... He touched... five ways to learn from Jesus how to be more in tune with those who suffer pain. Read more

Work and Rest

Posted by ForeverSailing on 14 July 2021 Devotional 2

I've been grappling with finding the balance between work and taking time off (some real "rest") -- a balance that I personally don't do well at maintaining -- and came across the attached talk by Tim Keller that I felt does well at giving the Biblical background for rest, addressing the need, and providing some helpful thoughts and ideas. Read more

The Mob Is Almost Always Wrong

Posted by MikeB on 11 July 2021 Devotional 1

Mark Hughes is Pastor of "Church of the Rock" in Winnepig. This is an interesting sermon on finding and recognizing the truth. the title, "The Mob is Always Wrong", is appropriate. Lord help us to be influenced by the Lord and HIS truth. Read more

The Saint Must Walk Alone

Posted by Luz on 8 July 2021 Devotional 3

A.W. Tozar

Here is something to listen to which -- thanks God! --- doesn't ALWAYS apply to our walk with Jesus, but there are many times we do feel lonely and missunderstood. Maybe it will help someone.... Read more

No Wake-Up Call

Posted by ForeverSailing on 3 July 2021 Devotional

by James M. Kushiner, Executive Director, Fellowship of St. James

As consternation rises in the hearts of pious Christians who are witnessing the societies and nations in which they live seemingly rush toward economic, social, and moral collapse, it is well to remember what it is that we are looking at today: July 2, Anno Domini 2021. Our sight, contoured by our memories, aided by hard drives, printouts, books, etc., is yet limited to the past and to the passing present moment. We cannot see with certainty where we are headed, and so should be less motivated by the desire to prevent a future we fear than compelled by the need to call evil for what it is today. Read more

Jesus is worth it

Posted by Luz on 28 June 2021 Devotional 2

Dr. Helen Roseveare (21 September 1925 – 7 December 2016) was an English Christian missionary, doctor, and author. She worked with Worldwide Evangelization Crusade in the Congo from 1953 to 1973, including part of the period of political instability in the early 1960s. She was brutally beaten and raped and tells her testimony. Read more

The Ministry of Small Things

Posted by Jon on 13 June 2021 Devotional 1

Diane Langberg

We live in a society that has certain expectations of leadership, qualities that our modern society demands: Expertise and Charisma! We define ourselves in terms of our abilities. Leadership is reduced to a treadmill of acquiring more and more skills and our skills are measured by our outcome, what we produce! We become governed by the outward results of our service, instead of being governed by an intimate relationship with Jesus. Ministry becomes the Master, and we are seduced into obedience to the ministry instead of obedience to Jesus. Read more

Gender Roles

Posted by ForeverSailing on 3 June 2021 Devotional

by Tim Keller

A two part series about gender roles within marriage. Good counsel and insight. Read more

Compelled: Speaking and Living the Gospel

Posted by Chris on 1 June 2021 Devotional Thots 1

This is a very clear narrative of what the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is really all about. I found it very helpful when it comes to sharing the Gospel. The gold starts around the 12 minute mark so stay with it as its very enlightening. Read more

The End of Poverty

Posted by Jon on 23 May 2021 Devotional 1

by Danielle Strickland

The actual teaching is 38 minutes ... the end is an appeal for children in Malawi. There is though a very beautiful prayer of Imaginative Contemplation from 38:45 to 44:00 I found the prayer very moving. Read more

The First ...

Posted by ForeverSailing on 6 May 2021 Devotional 3

Three talks by Tim Keller, all about firsts in the Early Church. They are very good ... I especially liked The First Miracle. Read more

Christian Unity : How Jesus at the Centre Changes Everything!

Posted by Jon on 6 May 2021 Devotional 1

​“For you have granted him (God’s son) authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.” (John 17:3 NIV) It’s striking that God didn’t grant authority to Scripture, prophets, rules, regulations, or anything that religion prides itself in controlling to give eternal life, but that authority to give eternal life rests in God’s son — Jesus himself. Perhaps the reason we continue to be so divided is that, for many of us, Jesus isn’t the centre of our faith. Read more

Sermon on the Mount

Posted by ForeverSailing on 16 April 2021 Devotional 2

Here are three of a bunch of sermons by Tim Keller from a series about the Sermon on the Mount. Each one is quite meaty in itself. I'm debating getting and posting the complete series ... we'll see. Read more

Bruxy’s Easter Message 2021

Posted by Jon on 12 April 2021 Devotional

Bruxy’s Easter Message on John 3:17 "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. ” Bruxy also touches on Jesus' message in John Chapter 8 where "religion" uses God to judge people in the case of the woman caught in adultery, yet Jesus offers us a community of love, light, acceptance and forgiveness. Read more

Grown Up Prayers

Posted by ForeverSailing on 31 March 2021 Devotional

In case you’re interested, this Andy Stanley clip, "Help Me See" (4th part of the series), tackles some very good questions/points in my opinion. If you watched the Brad Jersak Q&A clip in "Thots" it could be an extension to some of the questions Brad tackled there. (I'm not making this shit up.) Read more

The Kingdom

Posted by ForeverSailing on 29 March 2021 Devotional

Two of a series from Tim Keller taken from the Sermon on the Mount--some convicting applications. (Touches on the "are you willing to suffer persecution" question toward the end of The Witness of the Kingdom talk.) Read more

The Healing We All Need

Posted by Jon on 7 March 2021 Devotional

Great Bible Class on the woman with the issue of blood, a story within the story of Jesus raising Jairus's daughter from the dead. I have read these verses so often, but got so much more from Bruxy's teaching on the subject. Also, a touching interview with a young girl with disabilities. Read more

Intercessor, the Story of Rees Howells

Posted by Jon on 21 February 2021 Devotional 1

A friend sent me this a week ago, and I hesitated watching it, as it looked boring. How wrong I was! It showed me how complacent I had become in the area of intercessory prayer for others and different situations. Granted, the video is a bit slow moving, but by the end of the video, it had made me want to pray more, which is so needed! Read more

How the Gospel Changes Lives

Posted by ForeverSailing on 8 February 2021 Devotional

by Tim Keller A two part series that also includes a very interesting description of Lord's purpose and how He used Paul's and Silias' time in prison. Read more

Bad Ideas: The Bible Trumps Jesus!

Posted by Jon on 7 February 2021 Devotional

Studying the Scriptures helped the Pharisees to be more self-righteous, motivated Paul to persecute and kill Christians. It can be harmful to study the Bible without keeping Jesus as the central point and realizing that Jesus is the exact imprint of the nature of God, the perfect representation of His Being. Hebrews 1:3 Read more

Clarifying the Gospel

Posted by ForeverSailing on 30 January 2021 Devotional

by Tim Keller. Did you listen to the great Aftermath series by Andy Stanley? Tim Keller touches on the same topic here, in less detail, but from another angle. Also very good! Read more

Hindsight!

Posted by Jon on 13 January 2021 Devotional 1

Jewels from the Book of Nehemiah! "The things I get distracted by are never as important as the things I get distracted from." Crystal clear advice about focusing on what matters most! Read more

New Years Message: Our Focus - Spiritual Minds

Posted by Jon on 6 January 2021 Devotional 1

Bruxy Cavey -- A Great New Years Message of making Jesus your central focus! At the end, minute 39, Bruxy gives advanced homework, of tuning into the Lord and writing yourself a simple letter of what you think that Jesus and the Holy Spirit may be saying to you. I find it wonderful that pastors are encouraging their congregations to hear from the Lord! Read more

Grace and Law

Posted by ForeverSailing on 30 December 2020 Devotional

Grace and law and how Jesus wove the grace of the law and the law of grace together--by Tim Keller. Read more

The Real Jesus

Posted by ForeverSailing on 20 December 2020 Devotional

Series by Tim Keller on Matthew 11, starting with the place where John the Baptist is struggling with who Jesus is. Read more

Praying Our ...

Posted by ForeverSailing on 15 December 2020 Devotional

The following sermons by Tim Keller are an in depth study from the Psalms concerning different facets of our prayer lives. It's a series, but each file can be listened to as a standalone talk. Read more

A Soft Heart

Posted by Jon on 2 December 2020 Devotional 3

Eric Gilmour. An Amazing Collection and Reading of Bible verses about the Heart, skillfully put together and read with passion. Read more

Jesus Desires and Longs to be With Us

Posted by Jon on 29 November 2020 Devotional

An enthusiatic 25 minute talk from author, musician and speaker Eric Gilmour on John 17:24, entitled "Fellowhip in Darkness." It has many good points, especially starting at the ten minute mark. "We know God to the extent we enjoy Him." Read more

The Inspiration of Daniel in a Time of Relativism

Posted by Jon on 23 November 2020 Devotional 2

John Lennox. A heartwarming and relevant talk from John Lennox to students in Norway, encouraging them to find their identity in Jesus and to resist the pressures of social conditioning to conform to the pressures of society. Great personal story at minute 42 where John Lennox had to make a choice to stand up for his faith at college, at the young age of 19. Read more

The Discipline of Service

Posted by Frank on 15 November 2020 Devotional 2

I’ve been rereading a book about the spiritual disciples for devotions because I’ve found it inspiring. Here’s an excerpt on the discipline of service that I read this morning: Read more

The Pastor: A Crisis

Posted by ForeverSailing on 5 November 2020 Devotional 5

A discussion with Brad Jersak and Paul Young concerning a book they recently co-authored. It touches on some interesting and controversial topics. (Thanks, Dina.) Read more

The Three-Personal God

Posted by Frank on 26 October 2020 Devotional

From a local friend, Larry, who sent this around: "Very cool doodle art of C.S. Lewis ‘3-personal God’ from Mere Christianity." Read more

Diving Deeper into Humility

Posted by Jon on 17 September 2020 Devotional 2

A devotional from Eric Gilmour, containing a treasure chest of jewels and thoughts on the topics of quiteness and of humility, the ever-elusive virture so needed by us mortals! Read more

Up There Down Here

Posted by ForeverSailing on 13 September 2020 Devotional

Someone said that this encouraged them more than anything they’ve listened to in a long time. Hopefully it will for you too. Read more

Comrade Duch

Posted by Frank on 2 September 2020 Devotional 2

This is about Comrade Duch, a Cambodian man who died today. I thought of this story when I read his obituary, which barely talked about the fact that he'd become a Christian. Lee Strobel covered it in depth in his book "The Case for Grace," and this is from an interview with Jim Daly of Focus on the Family: Read more

The Gospel in Genesis 32 and 33

Posted by Jon on 21 August 2020 Devotional 2

"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself." Jesus, Luke 24:27. Bruxy Cavey brings out the "Gospel of Grace" found in the story of Jacob and Esau. Read more

We're Not in it to Win it!

Posted by Jon on 19 August 2020 Devotional

A thought provoking response from Andy Stanley to those who criticized him for closing his churches during the Covid-19 scare. "Our mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus," not to gather together on weekends. Some excellent points about politiics and not choosing sides, avoiding "culture war" Christianity, where we end up as tools of politicians instead of the conscience of the nation, or more concerned about winning instead of loving. Read more

The Art of Neighboring

Posted by ForeverSailing on 5 August 2020 Devotional

There's been talk among some about the subject of building community. This short 35 minute four part series adds some maybe new thought provoking perspective to the challenge of building community. Read more

Word Study: Shema

Posted by ForeverSailing on 2 August 2020 Devotional

Mark 12:29–31 says that Jesus considered the Shema, the Jewish prayer to love and obey God at all times, to be the first of the two greatest commandments; the second one, loving your neighbor, was based on Leviticus 19:18b. Read more

Kingdom Economics

Posted by ForeverSailing on 27 July 2020 Devotional

This is Part 12 of R.C. Sproul, Jr's series "Economics for Everybody" (posted under the News-Endtime tab). I thought to post the concluding Part here for those who might not want to go through the whole series--though the whole series is very good. Read more

Puritan prayers

Posted by Frank on 26 July 2020 Devotional 2

For those who like written prayers, based on the Scriptures, here are a few from “The Valley of Vision,” a book of Puritan prayers, by Arthur Bennett (1975). There’s a daily post at https://banneroftruth.org/us/, available in the lower right-hand corner under “Devotional: Valley of Vision Daily Devotional: Read Today’s Devotional.” Read more

Surprised by Hope

Posted by ForeverSailing on 14 July 2020 Devotional

Very interesting 6 part series about hope for the world, for the future, for heaven and building heaven on earth now. I could only find the video for Part 1; Parts 2-6 are attached as mp3 audio files (including the mp3 of Part 1). Read more

Toward Christian Knowing

Posted by ForeverSailing on 4 July 2020 Devotional 1

Richard Wurmbrand, an evangelical minister who endured 14 years of Communist imprisonment and torture in his homeland of Romania, said, "There are two kinds of Christians: Those who sincerely believe in God and those who, just as sincerely, believe that they believe. You can tell them apart by their actions in decisive moments." That got me thinking. Read more

A Faith That Plants Seeds Of Peace

Posted by MikeB on 1 July 2020 Devotional

In these tense days, the world desperately needs followers of Christ to be peacemakers. But how do we sow seeds of peace in the midst of chaos and confusion? In this message, Rick Warren shows how being a peacemaker begins with sowing peace in your relationships, and offers six biblical ways to do just that. Read more

The Menace, Myth, & Mayhem of Autonomy

Posted by Jon on 29 June 2020 Devotional 2

“You were not created for autonomy, You were created for community!” -- Good reminder about the need to keep people close who know us best, to help us get the input we need. I miss when I have these spells when I am alone here, as just having someone to pray with every day, to read the Word with, and to hear from the Lord together on issues is such a strength. Read more

Journey Through the Life of Jesus

Posted by ForeverSailing on 21 June 2020 Devotional

A very interesting 10 part series by Andy Stanley about the life of Jesus and how He didn't come to extend an old religion or to clarify old truths. It was clear from the onset that He had something very new for the world. (All 10 parts have been pulled from other posts and been compiled together here.) Read more

Jesus and Justice

Posted by Jon on 14 June 2020 Devotional 6

I think there are some good points on the situation today. Bruxy makes a dramatic statement of western civilization being largely “built on demonic energy” -- from the slaughter of the indigneous populations and slavery to modern examples of racism, war etc. The dangerous part is how so-called western Christian civilization used the ways of the world, the ways of conquerors and tricky deceitful treaties to conquer lands and subjugate peoples. Read more

Final Message to America

Posted by ForeverSailing on 27 April 2020 Devotional

From Francis Chan, before leaving his church and heading to the mission field. Though I have difficulties with his delivery when he gets overly loud and emotional, IMO, it is a good message and there's a lot in it that applies. Following is a short 10 minute clip of encouragement during coronovirus times from Hong Kong. Read more

Meditation: Trusting God in Difficult Times (Psa 11, 46, 91)

Posted by ForeverSailing on 15 April 2020 Devotional

The first three of a special series of short 10 minute meditations by Tim and Kathy Keller — "Trusting God in Difficult Times." The series is meant to encourage you to trust God more deeply and to meditate on his word and what it promises, to give you strength and hope in difficult times. After the meditation, Tim is joined by his wife, Kathy Keller, for a short Q&A. Read more

The Time of the End

Posted by ForeverSailing on 8 April 2020 Devotional

A very interesting study of Daniel 11 by Alistair Begg. Worth watching. He does quite well describing and applying some very obscure verses while promoting discussion and debate on their meaning. Read more

You're Not Far

Posted by ForeverSailing on 6 April 2020 Devotional

A series of 6 talks (so far) by Andy Stanley on such topics as the difference between Jesus and religion, when fear and faith collide, hypocritical Christians, etc. Read more

The Human Condition: Living when life hurts

Posted by ForeverSailing on 5 April 2020 Devotional

Since suffering has been to one degree or other in quite few recent conversations. I listened to a Tim Keller talk this morning, one that I'd seen before. In my opinion he dealt quite well with the topic of suffering in its many respects (the Q/A at the end is also very good); he referenced his points by quoting quite a number of outside sources, which I found interesting as well. I read somewhere I don't remember offhand that true wisdom comes from overcoming suffering and sin and therefore true wisdom is touched with an element of sadness. I think this is from Richard Rohr: "It is only by a foundational trust in the midst of suffering, some ability to bear darkness and uncertainty, and learning to be comfortable with paradox and mystery, that you move from the first half of life to the second." Read more

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