Tag Archives: Christian life

October 3 – Singing Through the Storms of Life

Posted on 10/03/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 17-19 Ephesians 5:17-33 “Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit. Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christian life, dirges, driving motivation, drunk, excuse behavior, faith, filled with the Spirit, give thanks, God the Father, God's blessings, God's Spirit, gratitude, griping, hearts overflow, hymns, lesser things, Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, lose control, lose inhibitions, make music, Paul, praising, Psalms, ruin, singing, speaking praise, spiritual songs, under the influence, wine

August 20 – Building a House With The Right Foundation

Posted on 08/20/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 105-106 1 Corinthians 3 “The foundation that has already been laid is Jesus Christ, and no one can lay down any other foundation.” (1 Corinthians 3:11 NCV) Paul described the Christian life in so many different ways that as … Continue reading →

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May 27 – Do You Hear Him Calling You?

Posted on 05/27/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 1-3 John 10:1-23 “When he brings all his sheep out, he goes ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger. They will run away from him because … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christ, Christian life, follower of Jesus, God's leadership, God's will, God's Word, Good Shepherd, I knew, Jesus, know His voice, Law, legalism, on the path, parable, run away, sheep, shepherds, sins, stranger, work of the shepherd, works

July 4 – Ya Gotta Love….

Posted on 07/04/2017 by rockyfort

Mark 12:28-44; 1 Kings 4-5; Hosea 7:3-16 Many years ago, there was a song where the singer moaned about signs that told him what he could and couldn’t do. There are rules, written and unwritten about a lot of different … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged 613 laws, anything goes, be a neighbor, Christian life, commandment, construction zone, duty to God, God, Good Samaritan, Jesus, Jews, joyless obedience, law on our hearts, Laws, love God, Love your neighbor, Luke, most important law, obedience, Pharisees, PowerPoint Rules, restrictions, rules, signs, unconditional love

March 7 – Rest

Posted on 03/07/2017 by rockyfort

Matthew 11:20-30; Leviticus 13; Proverbs 25 When I first started teaching, I had a mentor. She was an expert in the field of teaching I was going into. We would discuss plans and problems. We would talk about how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bible study, burdened, Christian life, Church, concerns, depend on Jesus, endure, family issues, fear, hiding sin, Jesus, mentor, new Christians, perfect, prayer partner, rest, sin, teaching, weary, yoke

December 13 – A Good Defense

Posted on 12/13/2016 by rockyfort

Isaiah 12:2-6; Amos 9:8-15; Luke 1:57-66 “Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships.” Coach Paul Bear Bryant was said to have coined this phrase many years ago, and for many coaches, it is an idea that guides setting up their teams. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged aliens, care for the sick, championships, Chicago Bears, Christ, Christian life, church staff, clothe the needy, defense, earn the right to talk, evangelists, feed the hungry, field position, give water to the thirsty, God, hospitality, Jesus, moral failures, obedient to Christ, offense, Paul Bear Bryant, salvation, scoring, strangers, super-bowl, teams, televangelists, trust, visit those in prison

November 15 – Living in Grace

Posted on 11/15/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 141; Ezekiel 39:21—40:4; 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1 One of the issues with a faith that is based on grace rather than laws is that you can make a case for doing just about anything you want. The phrase that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged American Church, anything goes, behavior, Christian life, Corinthian Church, early church, faith, Forgiveness, God, Grace, I, Jesus Christ, Law, me, name of Christ, others, Paul, responsibility, rights, teeth on edge

October 10 – Examples

Posted on 10/10/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 61; 2 Kings 5:15-19a; Acts 26:24-29 I’m going to start with a little quiz today. How would you fill in the blank? “I want to be like ___________.” If you are from my generation, or close to it, the … Continue reading →

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September 12 – Oh, To Be Cool!

Posted on 09/12/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 73; Amos 7:1-6; 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Richard Cory had it all. He was impeccably dressed, a gentleman in all respects. Let’s face it, to the ladies he was a “hottie” and guys wished they could look like him. He … Continue reading →

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September 1 – Island Life

Posted on 09/01/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 1; Genesis 39:1-23; Philippians 2:25-30 Tattoo looked up in the sky and shouted “da plane! Da plane!” in the opening of one of the feel good TV shows of the late 70’s/early 80’s. On Fantasy Island all your dreams … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bragging, Christian life, da plane, Egypt, experiences help others, Fantasy Island, Gilligan's Island, God, God is with us, God's plan, hating Jesus, integrity, Jesus, Joseph, living right, persecution, prison, slavery, Tattoo, three-hour tour, troubles

Tag Archives: Christian life

October 3 – Singing Through the Storms of Life

May 27 – Do You Hear Him Calling You?

July 4 – Ya Gotta Love….

March 7 – Rest

December 13 – A Good Defense

November 15 – Living in Grace

October 10 – Examples

September 12 – Oh, To Be Cool!

September 1 – Island Life

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