The Importance of One – October 11, 2019
[Jesus said] “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 The Importance of One Daily Devotion – October 11, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 15:10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191011dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Our congregation will soon be observing a Welcome Home…
Jesus Loves the Lost – October 10, 2019
[Jesus told them this parable] “Suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the…
This Man Welcomes Sinners – October 9, 2019
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1,2 This Man Welcomes Sinners Daily Devotion – October 9, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 15:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191009dev.mp3 See series: Devotions My oldest daughter…
Jesus Came to Save Sinners – October 8, 2019
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15 Jesus Came to Save Sinners Daily Devotion – October 8, 2019 Devotion based on 1 Timothy 1:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191008dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Media outlets often report the sins that people…
Faithful Love – October 7, 2019
The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods.” Hosea 3:1 Faithful Love Daily Devotion – October 7, 2019 Devotion based on Hosea 3:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191007dev.mp3 See…
Jesus Gets Rid of Every Spot and Stain – October 6, 2019
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” Psalm 51:1-3 Jesus Gets Rid of Every Spot and Stain Daily Devotion…
Worth It – October 5, 2019
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus… Philemon 1:1 Worth It Daily Devotion – October 5, 2019 Devotion based on Philemon 1:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191005dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In the world of social psychology, the name of Dr. Craig Haney is a familiar one. In particular, Dr. Haney has become well-known for his research on prisoners and prison…
The Cost of Following Christ – October 4, 2019
Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: . . . “Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25,27 The Cost of Following Christ Daily Devotion – October 4, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 14:25,27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20191004dev.mp3 See series: Devotions My first experience with a…
Cling to the Credentials of Christ – October 3, 2019
If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more . . . But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose…
Wisdom Welcomes the Estranged – October 2, 2019
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker. . . I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. . . . I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you. . . . no longer…
Wisdom Worships God – October 1, 2019
The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. . . . So Abram went, as the LORD had told him. . . . Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at…
Get Wise – September 30, 2019
Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For…
True Wisdom – September 29, 2019
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 True Wisdom Daily Devotion – September 29, 2019 Devotion based on Proverbs 9:10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190929dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It is interesting that Japan has a very high suicide rate and Haiti has a very low rate….
Jesus Never Changes – September 28, 2019
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Never Changes Daily Devotion – September 28, 2019 Devotion based on Hebrews 13:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190928dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Were you surprised this morning at the wrinkled face peeking back at you in the mirror? Or the sagging where there was once no sag?…
Build Others Up – September 27, 2019
Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors . . . But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.” Luke 14:12-14 Build Others…
Humble Yourself – September 26, 2019
[Jesus said] “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. . . . But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to…
Break One Law You Break Them All – September 25, 2019
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. James 2:10 Break One Law You Break Them All Daily Devotion – September 25, 2019 Devotion based on James 2:10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190925dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The sound of breaking glass shatters the peace of your Saturday…
Love Your Neighbor – September 24, 2019
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. James 2:8 Love Your Neighbor Daily Devotion – September 24, 2019 Devotion based on James 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190924dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I deleted my Twitter account a few weeks ago. I just couldn’t take it anymore. While…
Equally Valuable – September 23, 2019
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a…
Self-Promotion – September 22, 2019
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. Proverbs 25:6,7 Self-Promotion Daily Devotion – September 22, 2019 Devotion based on Proverbs 25:6,7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190922dev.mp3 See series:…