Tag Archives: desires

March 22 – In the Presence of the Lord

Posted on 03/22/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 10-12 Luke 1:39-56 “You are blessed because you believed that what the Lord said to you would really happen.” (Luke 1:45 NCV) Under normal circumstances, no one would have noticed this meeting between an older lady who was expecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged angel, believe, blessed, blessings, desires, Elizabeth, God's blessing, in utero, Joy, Lord, love, Mary, messiah, mother of Jesus, mother of John, prepared, seeking God, walking with God

December 2 – Always Appeal to Higher Instincts

Posted on 12/02/2017 by rockyfort

Galatians 5:16-26; Ezekiel 1; Psalm 148 “Don’t throw me in the briar patch!” Most of us have heard and understood the purpose of these words uttered by Br’er Rabbit after Br’er Fox had tricked and caught him. Br’er Fox’s ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Br'er Fox, Br'er Rabbit, briar patch, change behavior, controlled by the Spirit, desires, faithfulness, focus on the good, followers of christ, forbearance, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians, gentleness, God, God working in us, goodness, higher instincts, Holy Spirit, Joy, kindness, leaders, lives changed by work of the Spirit, love, manipulation, no one is perfect, only solution for sin, origins, Paul, peace, reverse psychology, seek God, self-control, trade one bad behavior for another, trust God, truth, works of the flesh

July 18 – As You Were….

Posted on 07/18/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 6; 1 Kings 19; Amos 3:3-4:3 The Sexual Revolution began in the 1960’s. Attitudes changed so that Christian values relating to sexuality and marriage gave way to more permissive attitudes. Fears of the consequences that came from a … Continue reading →

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March 24 – Authority

Posted on 03/24/2017 by rockyfort

Matthew 21:1-27; Numbers 17-18; Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 When I got a little sassy as a child, my mom might ask me, “Who do you think you are?” When I was really young and didn’t get what she was really asking, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged authority, Authority from God, authority from people, baptism, credentials, Cross, desires, doctoral dissertation, experiences, Forgiveness, hypocrisy, Jesus, John, Pharisees, query, sassy kid, who do you think you are, won awards, writer

August 6 – God, Money…Your Choice

Posted on 08/06/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 33:12-22; Genesis 11:27-32; Matthew 6:19-24 Every four years at this time the world stops its bickering, well, mostly, and turns their eyes to the Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremonies are over and the competition has begun. We pay homage … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged commitment, competition, demands of Jesus, desires, dreams, focus, four years, God, God's kingdom, great athletes, health and wealth, Jesus, money, Olympics, pursuit of God, rich, sacrifice, seeking success, serving Jesus, side-tracked, social strata, top 1%, trap, wealth, wealthy, wishes

June 8 – What I Really Need

Posted on 06/08/2015 by rockyfort

Romans 13; 1 Samuel 25; Psalm 68 Our economy is based on consumerism. Ads are designed to appeal to people like me and make me not just want, but NEED, the latest thing – whether that be a soft drink … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged consumerism, desires, distractions, focus on God, Jesus Christ, needs, Relationship with God, relationships, Romans, stuff, things, throw away people, wants | 2 Comments

December 2 – Freedom in the Spirit

Posted on 12/02/2014 by rockyfort

Galatians 5:16-26; Ezekiel 1; Psalm 148 Freedom is an often misunderstood idea. Freedom doesn’t mean that you can do anything you want. As someone put it, “Freedom to swing your arm stops where my nose begins.” As Christians, though, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christ, desires, flesh, followers of christ, freedom, freedom in the Spirit, fruit of the Spirit, God, Holy Spirit, living in the Spirit, Paul, Spirit, Walk in the Spirit, worldly desires

September 3 – Strength

Posted on 09/03/2013 by rockyfort

John 10:1-21; 2 Chronicles 8; Psalm 73 We all have things that we secretly want. Our priorities are laid bare by challenges like, “If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?” We make our lists and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged desires, God, materialism, problems, spiritual strength, strength, weakness | 1 Comment

February 6 – Delight in the Lord!

Posted on 02/06/2013 by rockyfort

Hebrews 2; Genesis 46:28-47:31; Psalm 37 Kids love to manipulate parents – especially when they want something. Too often, they don’t seem to realize that parents know what’s going on. They have this idea that if they are good for … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged delight in God, desires, manipulating God

Tag Archives: desires

March 22 – In the Presence of the Lord

December 2 – Always Appeal to Higher Instincts

July 18 – As You Were….

March 24 – Authority

June 8 – What I Really Need

December 2 – Freedom in the Spirit

September 3 – Strength

February 6 – Delight in the Lord!

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