Tag Archives: disciples

October 15 – Helping People Stand Strong in the Lord

Posted on 10/15/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 45-46 1 Thessalonians 3 “So, brothers and sisters, while we have much trouble and suffering, we are encouraged about you because of your faith. Our life is really full if you stand strong in the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 … Continue reading →

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September 2 – What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Posted on 09/02/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 137-139 1 Corinthians 13 “I may have the gift of prophecy. I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. But even with all … Continue reading →

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June 14 – The Hardest Command

Posted on 06/14/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 9-10, Acts 1 “Once when he was eating with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. He said, ‘Wait here to receive the promise from the Father which I told you about. John baptized people with water, but … Continue reading →

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June 12 – Seeing Is Believing, and They’re Looking at Us

Posted on 06/12/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 3-5 John 20 “A week later the followers were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came in and stood right in the middle of them. He said, ‘Peace be with … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged belief, Church, compassion, crucified, despair, disciples, followers, Forgiveness, Grace, holiness, Jesus, Jewish, locked doors, love, New Testament, peace, presence of Jesus, resolve, resurrection, Romans, rose from the dead, stubborn, Thomas, unbelief

May 25 – Not Too Good To Be True – It Really IS True!

Posted on 05/25/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 25-27 John 9:1-23 “The neighbors and some people who had earlier seen this man begging said, ‘Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?’ Some said, ‘He is the one,’ but others said, ‘No, he … Continue reading →

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May 21 – Jesus Schooled Them!

Posted on 05/21/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 13-15 John 7:1-27 “When the feast was about half over, Jesus went to the Temple and began to teach. The people were amazed and said, ‘This man has never studied in school. How did he learn so much?’ … Continue reading →

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May 14 – Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go – except maybe that place…I’ll think about it

Posted on 05/14/2018 by rockyfort

2 Kings 19-21 John 4:1-30 “But on the way he had to go through the country of Samaria.” (John 4:4 NCV) The disciples were baptizing a lot of people. The Pharisees had heard about this and Jesus, because it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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May 8 – I Will Be With You Always

Posted on 05/08/2018 by rockyfort

2 Kings 4-6 Luke 24:36-53 “While the two followers were telling this, Jesus himself stood right in the middle of them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (Luke 24:36 NCV) I think the emotions of the disciples must have been … Continue reading →

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April 16 – Forward the Light Brigade

Posted on 04/16/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 30-31 Luke 13:23-35 “Yet I must be on my way today and tomorrow and the next day. Surely it cannot be right for a prophet to be killed anywhere except in Jerusalem.” (Luke 13:33 NCV) I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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April 11 – With Him or Against Him: The Choice is Yours

Posted on 04/11/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 17-18 Luke 11:1-28 “Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not work with me is working against me.” (Luke 11:23 NCV) “God is God, and I am not.” This passage from Luke … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: disciples

October 15 – Helping People Stand Strong in the Lord

September 2 – What’s Love Got to Do With It?

June 14 – The Hardest Command

June 12 – Seeing Is Believing, and They’re Looking at Us

May 25 – Not Too Good To Be True – It Really IS True!

May 21 – Jesus Schooled Them!

May 8 – I Will Be With You Always

April 16 – Forward the Light Brigade

April 11 – With Him or Against Him: The Choice is Yours

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