Tag Archives: Father

January 3 – Quid Pro Nihil

Posted on 01/02/2019 by rockyfort

Luke 6:27-49; Genesis 6; Genesis 7; Psalm 3 “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged cash, Christian economy, contract law, deals, evil, expectations, extraordinary living, Father, God's kingdom, hostile world, Jesus, kind, lend, love your enemies, merciful, no big deal, nothing in return, quid pro quo, remarkable faith, reward, something for nothing, something for something, sons of the Most High, trade, trust in God, unthankful, what happened

November 19 – Religion – Overlord or Guide to Life?

Posted on 11/19/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 11-13 James 1 “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” (James 1:27 NCV) Religion was … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged because God loves us, care for people in need, Christianity, Culture, difference, distress, do's and don'ts, early church, false religion, Father, faultless, find God, find truth, God, God reached for us, heaven, honor God, James, Jesus, live righteously, Matthew 25, mystery religions, orphans, people in need, polluted by the world, popular, pure, Relationship with God, religion, resurrection, widows, works

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 →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged angrily, argue, arguments, Baptists, brothers, change the world, Church, coach, denominations, essentials, failed, Father, fight, liberty, mother, non-essentials, obey, older men, older women, ordering people around, Paul, plant churches, radical, respect, sisters, stick together, Timothy, unit charity, younger me, younger women

October 13 – Recognizing People’s Worth Like God Does

Posted on 10/13/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 41-42 1 Thessalonians 1 “We continually recall before God our Father the things you have done because of your faith and the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged #MeToo, accomplishments, acting in faith, attendance, beautiful, better world, character, churches, compliments, faith, Father, God, hope in Jesus, inner beauty, Joy, letters of Paul, Lord Jesus Christ, love, nickels, noses, offering, overvalue accomplishment, Paul, Relationship with God, rotten people, share the gospel, spiritual growth, strong, thanks, Thessalonians, work | 2 Comments

September 30 – What If We Followed Paul’s Example?

Posted on 09/30/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 9-10 Ephesians 3 “I ask the Father in his great glory to give you the power to be strong inwardly through his Spirit. I pray that Christ will live in your hearts by faith and that your life will … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged already strong, built on love, Christ, church staff, confronting, Ephesians, error of their ways, faith, Father, glory, gossiping, love, movement of God, Paul, prayer, relationships, Spirit, strong, strong in love, what if

September 8 – Troubles: Overcome by the Grace of God

Posted on 09/08/2018 by rockyfort

Proverbs 3-5 2 Corinthians 1 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Father who is full of mercy and all comfort. He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged cancer, circumstances of life, comfort, comfort others, Corinthians, don't need to lose hope, Father, follow Christ, give up, God, God comforts us, Jesus Christ, know Jesus, Lord, mercy, never alone, opinion, pagan, praise, punishment, Roman city, trouble

August 15 – Finding Strength and Fellowship in the Church

Posted on 08/15/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 91-93 Romans 15:1-13 “May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants. Then you will all be joined together, and you will give glory to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged American Christians, Baptist, build others up, Catholics. distractions, Christ Jesus, Christian faith, competition, contributing, creation, denomination, encouragement, enemies, factionalists, Father, fellowship, God, golf course, grow spiritually, growth, harmony, individualistic, Jesus Christ, Lutheran, Methodist, mountains, own desires, patience, Paul, please themselves, Relationship with God, strong in the faith, weak in the faith, work together, worship on the lake

August 5 – Slaves To Fear or Children of God?

Posted on 08/05/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 68-69 Romans 8:1-21 “The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged children of god, condemnation, earthly desires, earthly passions, Father, fear, follower of Christ, forgive, freedom, God. God's Spirit, guilt, Joy, Judgment, Law, love, nagging voice, no worry, perfectionists, relationship, Relationship with God, slaves to fear, stupid idiot, temptations, weaknesses, worry

June 8 – Where There’s His Will, There Should We Pray

Posted on 06/08/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 30-31 John 18:1-18 “Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged cup, cut off ear, deny Christ, different answer than we want, Father, God's plan, guards, Jesus, Jewish leaders, loving enemies, Malchus, not my will, plan of God, prayer, prayer list, Pter, rebuke, redemption, Simon Pter, soldiers, sword, Your will

June 5 – God Chose Us Because of Who He Is

Posted on 06/05/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 23-24 John 15 “You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Father

January 3 – Quid Pro Nihil

November 19 – Religion – Overlord or Guide to Life?

October 25 – Respecting the Members of the Human Family

September 30 – What If We Followed Paul’s Example?

September 8 – Troubles: Overcome by the Grace of God

August 15 – Finding Strength and Fellowship in the Church

August 5 – Slaves To Fear or Children of God?

June 8 – Where There’s His Will, There Should We Pray

June 5 – God Chose Us Because of Who He Is

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