Tag Archives: heart

January 13 – Cleansing Our Thoughts and Attitudes

Posted on 01/12/2019 by rockyfort

Luke 11:29-54; Genesis 20; Psalm 13 “When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that He had not first washed before dinner. Then the Lord said to him, ‘Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged "Employees Must Wash Hands", attitude, common people, contamination, God forgives, God loves, greed, handwashing routine, heart, inward dirty, living bad, looking good, Lord, outside clean, Pharisee, restrooms, sinners, wash before dinner, wickedness | Leave a comment

April 14 – Searching For Real Treasure

Posted on 04/14/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 25-26 Luke 12:32-59 “Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Get for yourselves purses that will not wear out, the treasure in heaven that never runs out, where thieves can’t steal and moths can’t destroy. Your heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Action Steps, Devotional Thoughts | Tagged alarm system, armed guards, armed patrols, care for others, consumed by possessions, Cross, eat, fences, followers, get rid of stuff, heart, Jesus, junk, pay rent, poor, possessions, poverty, storage units, stuff, stuffitis, treasure, treasure in heaven, treasure people, Walls

November 6 – Fighting So You and Your Buddy Make It Out

Posted on 11/06/2017 by rockyfort

2 Timothy 2; Jeremiah 7-8; Psalm 122 There’s a sense of adventurism, of heroism perhaps, when a young man or woman joins the military. They may have grand ideas of storming beaches to protect our country. They may see themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged adventurism, agony, being with Him, boot camp, Christ Jesus, Christians, civilian affairs, commanding officer, drill sergeants, emotional challenges, fight for your buddy, fighting for survival, getting out alive, global view, good soldier, heart, heroism, last line of defense, loving others, make Jesus happy, mental challenges, midst of troubles, military, mind, overcoming obstacles, physical challenges, piling guilt, protect the country, PT, quit, Roman army, sharing grace, storming beaches, suffering, support each other, victorious in Christ, War

Rwanda Trip 2017 – Day 7

Posted on 06/18/2017 by rockyfort

Sunday, June 18 We got to sleep in today. I was able to sleep until about 5:30. I thought about sleeping a little longer, but…oh yeah, the sunrise! So I got out of bed, found some coffee, and read my … Continue reading →

Posted in Rwanda Trip | Tagged African Church, amazing God, Church, God, God first, heart, heaven, Holy Spirit, I am rich, John Africa, Joy, Kigali, muzungu, rooster crowing, sleep late, Sunday School, sunrise, treasure, worship | 2 Comments

June 4 – Going Through the Motions

Posted on 06/04/2017 by rockyfort

Romans 9:30-10:21; 1 Samuel 19; Psalm 64 Jonah was quite a head case. If you don’t believe that God uses all kinds to serve in His kingdom, think about Jonah. God calls Jonah to an immense task, but one that … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged believe, entire person, evil, faith, God, going through the motions, heart, hidden sins, Jesus, Jonah, justified, Kingdom of God, life reflects gospel, mouth, Nineveh, Paul, profess faith, rather die, relationship, Repentance, whole-hearted faith, works

March 26 – What Are You Giving to God?

Posted on 03/26/2017 by rockyfort

Matthew 22:1-22; Numbers 21; Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7 Spring is in the air and everyone’s thoughts turn to … taxes. Yep, that annual tradition so beloved by Americans of filling out our tax returns and sending them off so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged all belongs to God, Caesar, example, faith, give to God, God, government, heart, helping the oppressed, Herodians, interest free loan, Justice, mercy, offerings, Pharisees, Roman tax, Spring, tax protestor, tax returns, tax season, tithes, wronged

September 20 – Defibrillators

Posted on 09/22/2015 by rockyfort

Just a note: I have had to do some traveling to deal with family issues. This has disrupted the timing of my writing. I am hoping to catch up and get back on track within the next few days. John … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged defibrillators, denial, facing our sin, heart, Mary, pacemakers, Peter, Rabboni, relationship with Jesus, spiritual spark, spiritually dead

May 27 – Heart Issues

Posted on 05/27/2015 by rockyfort

Romans 2:1-3:8; 1 Samuel 10:17-11:15; Psalm 56 One of the problems in the early church was the struggle between the Jewish roots of Christianity and the all-inclusive nature of the gospel message. Many Jews felt an extra sense of pride … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christianity, circumcision, early church, Gentile Christians, God looks on the heart, gospel message, great things for God, heart, inclusive gospel, Jewish Christians, Jewish roots, obedience, Paul, Relationship with God, right relationship with God, spiritual pride

June 4 – Belief Causes Change

Posted on 06/04/2014 by rockyfort

Romans 9:30-10:21; 1 Samuel 19; Psalm 64 Throughout the Bible we see a connection between the thoughts of the heart and the words that are spoken. When people speak words that are sincere, they are really expressions of what is … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baptism, belief, changed life, confirmation, God, God's Word, Grace, heart, Jesus, relationship, Relationship with God, restored relationships, Righteousness, salvation, thoughts of the heart

June 1 – Looking at the Heart

Posted on 06/01/2014 by rockyfort

Romans 7; 1 Samuel 16; Psalm 61 It was time to replace Saul. Saul, whose physical prowess made him seem like a natural leader, had fallen out of favor with God. Perhaps he had gotten to think too highly of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged David, David anointed, Forgiveness, Grace, heart, Jesus, mercy, outward appearances, reconciliation, Samuel, tax collector and Pharisee

Tag Archives: heart

January 13 – Cleansing Our Thoughts and Attitudes

April 14 – Searching For Real Treasure

Rwanda Trip 2017 – Day 7

June 4 – Going Through the Motions

March 26 – What Are You Giving to God?

September 20 – Defibrillators

May 27 – Heart Issues

June 4 – Belief Causes Change

June 1 – Looking at the Heart

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