Tag Archives: excuses

September 2 – The Blind Shall See

Posted on 09/07/2017 by rockyfort

John 9:24-41; 2 Chronicles 7; Malachi 4 “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” You’ve probably heard that saying before. It stems from the idea that laws have a moral basis that are accepted by most people. For instance, the … Continue reading →

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August 13 – Grace and Truth

Posted on 08/13/2017 by rockyfort

John 1:1-18; 1 Chronicles 5-6; Zephaniah 2 It was one of those days. I had to run some errands before I got to the airport to travel overseas for a mission trip. Everyone else decided that this day was a … Continue reading →

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July 13 – Foolishness or Power?

Posted on 07/13/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 1:18-31; 1 Kings 14; Joel 2:1-11 I remember messing up as a child. I would do something foolish, and my dad or my mom would punish me. No matter how severe the punishment may have been, the hardest … Continue reading →

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November 28 – … and Comfort the Afflicted

Posted on 11/28/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 25:1-10; Nehemiah 9:16-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Comedians have a special kind of problem when they perform. There are people, who, having imbibed enough adult beverages, think that they are funnier than the comedian and make a point of letting … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged afflict the comfortable, Church, comedians, comfort the afflicted, disheartened, disrupt, disruptive, excuses, hecklers, hidden emotions, imperfect people, lack involvement, leave it to the professionals, patient, Paul, pray, professionals, relationships, shame, Thessalonians, we've never done it that way before, worship service

June 7 – But They’re Different!

Posted on 06/07/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 68:1-10 19-20; Judges 11:29-40; Galatians 2:11-14 Middle School is an awkward time for kids. They are thrown into a new surrounding and all the social rules have changed. Now, in order to be “cool” kids have to know who … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Antioch, circumcision, cool, different beliefs, excuses, felowship, gospel, hypocrisy, James, Jerusalem, Jewish Christians, Judaizers, Law, middle school, missionaries, Paul, Peter, rules change, uncool

June 4 – Restored Relationship

Posted on 06/04/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 30; 2 Samuel 14:25-33; Matthew 9:2-8 The Day of Atonement. Every year the Jewish High Priest would enter the Holy of Holies and make atonement for the people of Israel. It is on this day sins were forgiven. Oh, … Continue reading →

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March 8 – Lions In The Path

Posted on 03/08/2015 by rockyfort

Matthew 12:1-21; Leviticus 14; Proverbs 26 Some people will always find a good reason (excuse) for not doing something that needs to be done. “The dog ate my homework.” “I couldn’t make the meeting because I had family in town.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged disobedient, excuses, frightened, good reasons, Grace, lions, mercy, obedience, Proverbs, restored relationship with God, someone else, spiritual gift, too busy

March 1 – No Excuses

Posted on 03/01/2014 by rockyfort

Matthew 8:14-34; Leviticus 1-2; Proverbs 19 “I am ready to follow Jesus except first I need to…” How many times has this phrase been used? How many times by me? In the early days of ministry as people were enthralled … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged cares of life, excuses, follow Jesus, he's not dead yet, teachings of Jesus, waiting, waiting for the funeral | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: excuses

September 2 – The Blind Shall See

August 13 – Grace and Truth

July 13 – Foolishness or Power?

November 28 – … and Comfort the Afflicted

June 7 – But They’re Different!

June 4 – Restored Relationship

March 8 – Lions In The Path

March 1 – No Excuses

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