Pastor Curt Matthew 5:3 (NKJV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Who are the poor in spirit? It is those who recognize their spiritual poverty, understanding their need for Christ. When this happens, we will put aside all self-dependence and earnestly seek God’s grace and mercy. This is what salvation is all about. … Read more
John 8:12 (NKJV) 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” In Monday’s devotional, we used this verse to reinforce the fact that Jesus was the light of the world. Today, let’s look … Read more
1 Chronicles 29:14 (NKJV) 14 But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, And of Your own we have given You. As David spoke to God, he voiced a divine understanding. He had come to realize that … Read more
John 1:4-5 (NKJV) 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. I’ve always loved this part of the first chapter of John. These first few verses really solidify who Jesus was; God in the flesh, … Read more
Greetings! We trust that you are walking closely with our heavenly Father. As we can all attest to, these last 18 months have been challenging for everyone, no matter where you live or what your vocation may be. Sometimes tough, challenging times can wear on us, causing us to become hard and calloused. And sometimes, … Read more
Galatians 4:4-5 (NKJV) 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Yesterday, we established that without Christ, we were slaves to tradition and … Read more
Galatians 4:3 (NKJV) 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. This verse, along with verses 4 and 5, are very weighty. They make known to us some very deep truths that we need to understand. Understanding them will help change the way we look at … Read more
Mark 4:21 (NKJV) 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? There are times when God will set us on a lamp-stand. That lamp-stand may not be what we think, or may not come in the … Read more
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. We are new creations in Christ. Not old with new clothing. Not old with new habits. Not old with a new coat of paint. Brand new, from the … Read more
Philippians 3:20 (NKJV) 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ… The average lifespan here on earth is 75 – 85 years. In light of that, we are really just passing through here. It is very short and quick. For those who believe in … Read more
Ephesians 2:4-6 (NKJV) 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly … Read more