Tag Archives: Grace

June 19 – No, It Isn’t All About Me

Posted on 06/19/2018 by rockyfort

Nehemiah 12-13 Acts 4:23-37 “And now, Lord, listen to their threats. Lord, help us, your servants, to speak your word without fear. Show us your power to heal. Give proofs and make miracles happen by the power of Jesus, your … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged American Christianity, boldness, Church, confirm God's presence, cowering, Grace, heal, Jewish leaders, John, Lord, miracles, Peter, Power, power of Jesus, prayer for boldness, proofs, Sanhedrin, servants, share God's blessings, speak God's word, threats, warning | Leave a comment

June 16 – What Binds Us Together is Greater

Posted on 06/16/2018 by rockyfort

Nehemiah 4-7 Acts 2:22-47 “Peter said to them, ‘Change your hearts and lives and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged all people, all times, altar call, baptized, change your hearts, different cultures, fellowship, Forgiveness, God, God's way, Grace, helping each other be together, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Joy, Lord, Peter, profound, repent, simple, studying God's word, What must we do? | Leave a comment

June 13 – God’s Work in Restoring Relationships

Posted on 06/13/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 6-8 John 21 “A third time he said, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ Peter said, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged accept forgiveness, denials, dialogue with God, Do you love me?, feed my sheep, Forgiveness, fully restored, Grace, guilt, hurt, Jesus, judging, love, Mission, paid the penalty, Peter, repent, restoration, resurrection, Simon, sin, sorrow, Three times, you know everything | 1 Comment

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 | Leave a comment

June 11 – The Work is Over, The Battle is Done

Posted on 06/11/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 1-2 John 19:23-42 “When Jesus tasted the vinegar, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and died.” (John 19:30 NCV) Three simple words in English, translate one word in the Greek. “It is finished.” Jesus came … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged add to Christ's sacrifice, blood of Christ, care for the poor, Cross, death on the cross, English, exemplary lives, feed the hungry, Forgiveness, God's love, God's plan, Grace, Greek reconciliation with God, It is finished, Jesus, join a church, love, nothing else, obedience, penalty for sin, Relationship with God, social needs | Leave a comment

June 7 – Unity in God Because of the Love of God

Posted on 06/07/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 28-29 John 17 “I have given these people the glory that you gave me so that they can be one, just as you and I are one. I will be in them and you will be in me so … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christians, Church, God, God's love, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, mercy, Relationship with God, unity | Leave a comment

May 29 – It Was (Figuratively) the Best of Times, It Was (Literally) the Worst of Times

Posted on 05/29/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 7-9 John 11:1-29 “Jesus said, ‘Your brother will rise and live again.’ Martha answered, ‘I know that he will rise and live again in the resurrection on the last day.’” (John 11:23-24 NCV) Sometimes, Jesus is easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bible, confusion, Death, difficult to understand, easy to understand, end of times, figuratively, God loves us, Grace, healings by His stripes, Jesus, lack of understanding, last day, Lazarus, literal truth, literally, Martha, Mary, out of the tomb, physical issues, resurrection, rise and live again, sharing the gospel, strength, thorn in the flesh, walk on earth again | Leave a comment

May 28 – Blessings Should Flow, Not Be a Dead End

Posted on 05/28/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 4-6 John 10:24-42 “Again some of the people picked up stones to kill Jesus. But he said to them, ‘I have done many good works from the Father. Which of these good works are you killing me for?’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged agent of creation, all belongs to Him, blessed to bless, Christians, claim of divinity, corban, dead-end blessing, Father, Forgiveness, get it, give, God the Son, God's Son, good news, good works, Grace, His claims, His works, Jesus, joyful giving, keep wealth, kill Jesus, local Christian ministry, material blessings, mercy, poverty, sacrifice, same as God, share, speak against God, stoning Jesus, stuff, Tabernacle, take out your wallet and your work gloves, telling the truth, Temple | Leave a comment

May 26 – There Are None So Blind As Those Who Think They See

Posted on 05/26/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 28-29 John 9:24-41 “Some of the Pharisees who were nearby heard Jesus say this and asked, ‘Are you saying we are blind, too?’ Jesus said, ‘If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin. But since … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged arguing, blind, follow the rules, Forgiveness, Grace, guilty of sin, healing, in the know, Jesus, looking foolish, lose-lose, pay the penalty for sin, Pharisees, religious leaders, self-incrimination, spiritual lesson | Leave a comment

May 23 – Don’t Even Pick It Up

Posted on 05/23/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 19-21 John 8:1-27 “Jesus raised up again and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one judged you guilty?’ She answered, ‘No one, sir.’ Then Jesus said, ‘I also don’t judge you guilty. You may go now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged addictions, adultery, Ancient Manuscripts, Christians, Church, common people, condemning, don't pick up the stone, don't sin, drop the stone, encouraging, enforce the Law, follow the law, Forgiveness, God's disapproval, Grace, Guilty, habits, hope lifestyle, Jesus, judge, Judgment, love, mercy, overcome sin, Pharisees, religious leaders, righteous Judge, scandalous, sin, stop sinning, strength, walk with God, without sin, woman caught in adultery | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Grace

June 16 – What Binds Us Together is Greater

June 13 – God’s Work in Restoring Relationships

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

June 7 – Unity in God Because of the Love of God

May 26 – There Are None So Blind As Those Who Think They See

May 23 – Don’t Even Pick It Up

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