Tag Archives: reconciliation

June 22 – Our Response to False Accusations

Posted on 06/22/2018 by rockyfort

Esther 6-8 Acts 6 “But the Spirit was helping him to speak with wisdom, and his words were so strong that they could not argue with him. So they secretly urged some men to say, ‘We heard Stephen speak against … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged arrest, Christian, confounded, deacon, distrust, execution, false accusation, Forgiveness, gain power, Genocide, get rid of enemies, God, hatred, integrity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jewish leaders, love, message of Christ, minister, Moses, reconcile, reconciliation, Rwanda, signs, Spirit, Stephen, trial, witness, wonders

May 17 – Enjoying the Forest

Posted on 05/17/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 1-3 John 5:25-47 “You carefully study the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. They do in fact tell about me, but you refuse to come to me to have that life.” (John 5:39-40 NCV) When … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged ambassadors, big picture, can't see the forest for the trees, Christians, Cross, die for the world, elite God-Followers, enforcing the Law, eternal life, exile, follow the law, following religious rules, Forgiveness, fulfill prophecy, God's love, God's people, Grace, Jesus, judgmental, mercy, Pharisees, reconciliation, refuse, regulations, Scriptures, scrolls, search, Temple destroyed

April 20 – Learning to Rejoice in God’s Forgiveness … For Others

Posted on 04/20/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 9-11 Luke 15:11-32 “So the son left and went to his father. While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for his son. So the father ran to him and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bad guy, big brother, discipline, Father, Forgiveness, heartbroken, hero, inheritance, Jesus, Joy, lax discipline, parables, party, prodigal son, reconciled, reconciliation, Repentance, return home, sent to bed without supper, societal norms, spendthrift, squanders everything, transform, trust, waiting, watching, wine and cheese

April 18 – Gaining Focus in the Middle of a Carnival

Posted on 04/18/2018 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 3-5 Luke 14:25-35 “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters—or even life—more than me, he cannot be my follower.” (Luke 14:26 NCV) Jesus became a Judean rock star. People gathered … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged BFF, Bible, blunt words, brothers, but first, carnival, cell phones, children, Church, convenient, false faith, family obligations, fanatical, Father, follower of Jesus, fun, Jesus, Jesus first, Jesus teaches, Kingdom of God, life, man does not live by bread alone, mother, obedient, reconciliation, revelry, sisters, social media, veneer, verses, wife, wife comes second

August 5 – Ambassadors of Reconciliation

Posted on 08/05/2017 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:13; 2 Kings 18; Micah 7 An interesting article begins with these words: “They are the scourge of the world’s capitals. They flout the law and cost the authorities millions. Yet, like mice, noise and traffic jams, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged ambassadors, breaking laws, Christ, Corinthians, crimes, diplomatic immunity, diplomats, Forgiveness, in Christ, Jesus Christ, laws of sin and death, new creation, paid for sins, Paul, reconciliation, represent God, represent government, scofflaws, sins

June 24 – God Rules

Posted on 06/24/2017 by rockyfort

Mark 7:1-13; 2 Samuel 17; Daniel 11:1-19 Rwanda is a beautiful country. In spite of high unemployment the people work together to support each other. They are industrious, and can be seen on the roads at all hours of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged apocalyptic, beautiful land, Daniel, faith, Force, Genocide, God, hatred, high unemployment, hope, invader, King of the North, King of the South, no hope, Princes of Persia, rebellion, reconciliation, Return of Christ, Rwanda, sacrifice, Satan, support each other, wars

April 9 – Expectations and Reality

Posted on 04/09/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 1; Deuteronomy 11-12; Job 9 When I began teaching, I had some unrealistic expectations. I expected kids to sit quietly and learn, enthralled with every word that came out of my mouth. I expected amazing classroom discipline as kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged ambassadors, apostles, care for others, cruifixion, disappointment, disciples, expectations, Forgiveness, Grace, Holy Spirit, hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus, Kingdom of God, mercy, messiah, Power, reality, reconciliation, resurrection, rise from the dead, Romans, teaching, unrealistic expectations, witnesses

December 21 – Reconciliation

Posted on 12/21/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 113; Genesis 25:19-28; Colossians 1:15-20 Hollywood seems to enjoy those movies where people switch bodies. A kid playing an adult, an adult playing a kid, or one gender playing another all become plot devices that can be used for … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged big, burdensome, Christians, Christmas, Cross, fellowship with God, fullness, God, Hollywood, incarnation, Israel, Jews, Law, peace through His blood, Pharisees, reconciliation, Sadducees, strict taskmaster, switch bodies, Tom Hanks

October 15 – Reconciliation

Posted on 10/15/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 121; Genesis 32:3-21; Mark 10:46-52 Family reunions can be tense times for some people. Two family members had a falling out years ago, and you could never have them in the same room together without some kind of problem. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged attitude change, birthright, blessing, cost, Cross, Esau, family feud, family reunions, Forgiveness, God, God seeks us, Grace, in-law problems, Jacob, Jesus, Laban, mercy, pacify, parent favors a child, paying for reconciliation, penalty for sin, reconciliation, Revenge, sending gifts, smooth over past, tricksters, wealth | 2 Comments

September 21 – When Reconciliation is Needed

Posted on 09/21/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 12; Proverbs 21:10-16; Luke 20:45—21:4 Let me start out by saying that I completely disagree with Colin Kaepernick’s method of protesting. I believe that we should honor our country and our flag. I still tear up during the National … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged abuse of power, America, black, blue, Colin Kaepernick, compassion, divided country, followers of christ, Forgiveness, God, Grace, hate, Justice, Law, listen, National Anthem, oppression, people of color, police shootings, poor people, protest, reconciliation, red, Son, veteran

Tag Archives: reconciliation

June 22 – Our Response to False Accusations

May 17 – Enjoying the Forest

April 20 – Learning to Rejoice in God’s Forgiveness … For Others

August 5 – Ambassadors of Reconciliation

June 24 – God Rules

April 9 – Expectations and Reality

December 21 – Reconciliation

October 15 – Reconciliation

September 21 – When Reconciliation is Needed

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