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August 23 – We Can Do Little Things to Make a Big Difference in the Future

Posted on 08/23/2019 by rockyfort

John 5:19-47; 1 Chronicles 20:1-22:1; Zechariah 8 “‘…These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace; Let none of you think evil in your … Continue reading →

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October 25 – Respecting the Members of the Human Family

Posted on 10/25/2018 by rockyfort

Jeremiah 6-8 1 Timothy 5 “Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them … Continue reading →

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July 28 – So You Want To Change The World?

Posted on 07/28/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 46-48 Acts 28 “Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house and welcomed all people who came to visit him. He boldly preached about the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, and no … Continue reading →

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June 30 – Paying Our Real Debt to Society

Posted on 06/30/2018 by rockyfort

Job 17-19 Acts 10:1-23 “Cornelius stared at the angel. He became afraid and said, ‘What do you want, Lord?’ The angel said, ‘God has heard your prayers. He has seen that you give to the poor, and he remembers you. … Continue reading →

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April 23 – Proclaiming the Kingdom of God

Posted on 04/23/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 16-18 Luke 17:20-37 “Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, ‘When will the kingdom of God come?’ Jesus answered, ‘God’s kingdom is coming, but not in a way that you will be able to see with your eyes. People … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged ambassadors for Christ, armor, bold proclamation, change the world, dictators, Force, Forgiveness, Grace, invitation, Jesus, Kingdom of God, love, obedient, persecute, Pharisees, Return of Christ, Romans, tyrants, unbelievers, white horse, within you

July 24 – Leading By Example

Posted on 07/24/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 11:1-16; 2 Kings 4; Amos 9 How would you define “leadership?” Leadership must be an important subject when you consider all the books and articles that have been written about it. There are 66 TED talks specifically devoted … Continue reading →

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April 29 – Humble Beginnings

Posted on 04/29/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 13:1-25; Joshua 18-19; Job 29 It was in the mid 1970’s that a young Steve Jobs showed up at that electronics store asking for credit to buy the parts to assemble what became known as the Apple 1 computer. … Continue reading →

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September 18 – Power

Posted on 09/19/2015 by rockyfort

Note: This is a day late because I was traveling yesterday. John 18:38-19:16; 2 Chronicles 29; Psalm 85 We’ve all walked past those yards. The second you get within 10 feet of the yard until you are past the yard … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged care for the sick, change the world, doing it on my own, feed the hungry, History, Jesus, meet needs, Pilate, Power, resurrection, Roman government, working for God

February 22 – The Replacements

Posted on 02/22/2013 by rockyfort

Matthew 4; Exodus 25-27; Proverbs 12 In 1987 the NFL players went on strike after the second game of the season. The owners scrambled to put together teams of replacement players. They ended up cancelling one game and playing 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged change the world, disciples, NFL replacement players, obedient, Replacements

Tag Archives: change the world

August 23 – We Can Do Little Things to Make a Big Difference in the Future

October 25 – Respecting the Members of the Human Family

July 28 – So You Want To Change The World?

June 30 – Paying Our Real Debt to Society

April 23 – Proclaiming the Kingdom of God

July 24 – Leading By Example

April 29 – Humble Beginnings

September 18 – Power

February 22 – The Replacements

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