Category: Abiding In Him Devotional
When Believers Must Learn From Unbelievers
Pagan sailors seem to have more sensitivity and awareness to things God is doing around them than does Jonah, who ironically is a “prophet.”
Educated Beyond Our Level of Obedience
It’s been said that most Christians are educated way beyond their level of obedience. As a prophet, Jonah waseducated in the things of God.
Your Safe Might Be Pretty Dangerous
In his book A Simple and Profound Call to Live Like Jesus, Floyd McClung wrote about “cozy Christians” and their “safe” theology.
To Be Fully Known, Fully Loved
Our sin doesn’t have to shame us, isolate us, or imprison us. We can be fully known, truly loved, and beautifully redeemed.
Refuge for Religious Plate Spinners
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Seeing The Face of God in Uncomfortable Places
Jacob sees the face of God in Esau. How might it change us, and the trajectory of our lives, to begin seeing God’s image in others?
Jacob Wrestles With God
Jacob wrestles with God, as he didn’t have the confidence to stand before Esau because he was hindered by the guilt of the past.
Playing The Chameleon
Our family likes playing a party game called “The Chameleon.” It’s a fun game using social deduction to track down an “impostor” among us.
God’s Megaphone of Pain
C.S. Lewis said, "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world."