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August 7 – The Rich Generosity of the Grace of God

Posted on 08/12/2019 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 8; 2 Kings 20-21; Nahum 2 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.” (2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged burden, Corinthians, creation, die on the cross, followers of christ, generosity, get it back, give generously, Grace, Jesus Christ, Joy, kingdom work, Lord, MAcdonian churches, meet needs, Paul, percentage giving, poor, pverty, rewards, rich, sacrifice, wealth | Leave a comment

July 4 – It’s The Little Things…

Posted on 07/04/2019 by rockyfort

Mark 12:28-44; 1 Kings 4; 1 Kings 5; Hosea 7:3-16 “Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans.” (Mark 12:42 NKJV) She probably hoped that no one noticed her as she slipped those mites … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged escape notice, giving in faith, Jesus, Jesus notices, Joy, love, Old Testament, poor, poportional giving, praise, Relationship with God, salvation, serving, Temple, thankfulness, treasury, two mites, widow

March 13 – Overcoming Character Flaws Related to Poverty

Posted on 03/12/2019 by rockyfort

Matthew 14:22-36; Leviticus 22-23; Proverbs 31 “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field when you reap, nor shall you gather any gleaning from your harvest. You shall leave them … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged character flaw, corners of the field, creative, crticizing poor people, designated for poor people, dignity of work, dumg, economic poverty, evil, feed the family, gleaning, God, God provides, godly wife, Harvest, homeless agencies, invisible poverty, Landowners, lazy, Lord, Mary's sacrifice, meals, not charity, opportunity, poor, poor relationship with God, Proverbs 31, reap, recognizing human dignity, restore dignity, single parents, strangers, struggle, turning a blind eye

December 12 – Dare We Open The Door?

Posted on 12/12/2018 by rockyfort

Hosea 9-11 Revelation 3 “You say, ‘I am rich, and I have become wealthy and do not need anything.’ But you do not know that you are really miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged aked, America, blind, closed doors, criticism, gated community, gold, Jesus, Laodicea, Laodiceans, lose their souls, lukewarm, medicine, miserable, need, on fire, open the door, persecution, Philadelphia, pitiful, poor, protected, refined by fire, rich, Second Coming, wealthy, white clothes

August 31 – Fellowship Meals, Remembering the Poor, and Proclaiming the Lord

Posted on 08/31/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 132-134 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “So my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. Anyone who is too hungry should eat at home so that in meeting together you will not bring God’s judgment … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged blood of Christ, brothers, Corinthians, don't embarrass the poor, eat at home, eat early, equality, fellowship meal, glutton, God's judgment, great meal, humbling, interpreting, Jesus died for me, Lord's Supper, mutual, no time, Paul, poor, poor meal, proclaim love and grace, proclaiming the Lord's death, Relationship with God, Return of Christ, rich, Serve God, sharing, sisters, Sundays, sympathy, Tired, wait, wife

August 8 – Your Hard Work Won’t Help You

Posted on 08/08/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 74-76 Romans 9:16-33 “So what does all this mean? Those who are not Jews were not trying to make themselves right with God, but they were made right with God because of their faith. The people of Israel tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged American Dream, attitude, believe, blessing from God, faith, favor from God, follow the law, formula for mercy, Gentiles, giving, gospel message, hard work, helping the poor, human effort, Israel, Jesus, Jews, juman rationality, manipulate God, mercy, obligate God, Pharisees, poor, pride, right with God, sovereignty of God, transactional faith, trust, trust God, work hard enough

July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

Posted on 07/11/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 1-3 Acts 17:1-15 “So, many of them believed, as well as many important Greek women and men. But the people in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, too. So they came there, upsetting … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged allegiance to God, another king, believe, Berea, Caesar, Christians, elderly, follow Jesus, government, Greek men, Greek women, immigrants, Jason, Jealousy, life devalued, making trouble, Paul, personal responsibility, Philippi, poor, Power, preaching, prisoner, recognize wrong, refugees, riot, Silas, Thessalonians, Thessalonica, turned the world upside down, unborn, Word of God

April 25 – We Use God’s Blessings to Bless Others

Posted on 04/25/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 21-22 Luke 18:24-43 “When the people heard this, they asked, ‘Then who can be saved?’ Jesus answered, ‘The things impossible for people are possible for God.’” (Luke 18: 26-27 NCV) Jesus’s reaction to the rich young ruler startled … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged change, criteria we meet, death on the cross, dust in the wind, forgive sins, God, God blesses us to bless others, God' blessings, grace of god, hard for a rich man to enter heaven, human efforts, impossible for people, Jesus, Jesus Christ, judging salvation, Kingdom of God, poor, possible for God, poverty, Relationship with God, rich young ruler, Righteousness, salvation, sin, Vanity, wealth, who can be saved

April 24 – When You Follow the Checklist and it Ain’t Enough

Posted on 04/24/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 19-20 Luke 18:1-23 “When Jesus heard this, he said to him, ‘There is still one more thing you need to do. Sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged checklists, choose poorly, compassion, confess, feels right, give it up, give to the poor, God's blessings, greed, incidental sins, Jesus, leader, life-controlling sin, opposed to God, people, poor, reject counsel, rich young ruler, riches, sad, sell everything, something missing, struggle, treasure in heaven, validation, very rich, wealthy

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 →

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Tag Archives: poor

August 7 – The Rich Generosity of the Grace of God

July 4 – It’s The Little Things…

March 13 – Overcoming Character Flaws Related to Poverty

December 12 – Dare We Open The Door?

August 8 – Your Hard Work Won’t Help You

July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

April 25 – We Use God’s Blessings to Bless Others

April 24 – When You Follow the Checklist and it Ain’t Enough

April 14 – Searching For Real Treasure

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