Devotional thoughts on Mark 10:17-31 By Jonathan Underwood Among the gems of wisdom the Holy Spirit has given us from the pen of the apostle Paul is this: “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought” (Romans 12:3). In today’s text, Peter shows us why that’s good advice. Watch Out for Superlatives When […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 10:17-31 By Jonathan Underwood In preparing for the future, two things are especially important: insurance and investments. A certain young man came to Jesus for advice on the subject, but Jesus’ recommendations were too radical for him. Looking for Insurance “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” the man wanted […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 9:14-29 By Jonathan Underwood Faith is a critical issue for the Christian. We are “justified by faith”; we “live by faith, not by sight.” And yet faith can be elusive—something both the disciples of Jesus and the father of a demon-possessed boy demonstrate in our text. Failure of Faith While Jesus […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 23:33-43 By Daryl Reed Some of my fondest childhood memories are camping trips with my family. To me, the preparation was as much fun as trip itself. Everything leading up to the excursion was memorable, including picking the destination, buying and packing new gear, and making sure our fishing equipment, sleeping […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 16:11-19 By Daryl Reed There are several things we all have in common. Here are two: We all have sinned (Romans 3:23). We all have struggled with guilt that results from sin (John 8:7; Hebrews 10:2). Dealing with Guilt As a young believer I carried in my heart an inordinate amount […]
