October 22, 2024 Devo
October 22nd, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“Then they took the man who had been blind to the Pharisees, because it was on the Sabbath that Jesus had made the mud and healed him. The Pharisees asked the man all about it. So he told them, “He put the mud over my eyes, and when I washed it away, I could see!” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man Jesus is not from God, for he is workin...
October 21, 2024 Devo
October 21st, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“His neighbors and others who knew him as a blind beggar asked each other, ‘Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?’ Some said he was, and others said, “No, he just looks like him!” But the beggar kept saying, ‘Yes, I am the same one!’” – John 9:8-9 (NLT)“Our Transformation Is Our Testimony” The man who was born blind created quite a st...
October 20, 2024 Devo
October 20th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. He told him, “Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam” (Siloam means “sent”). So the man went and washed and came back seeing!” – John 9:6-7 (NLT)“Your Part in His Miracle” Sometimes a miracle on God’s part requires an act of faith on ours. T...
October 19, 2024 Devo
October 19th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. He told him, ‘Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam (Siloam means ‘sent’).’” – John 9:6-7 (NLT)“When God Barges In” One of the things that hit me as I was reading the story of the man born blind was something I never noticed before. The man...
October 18, 2024 Devo
October 18th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.” – John 9:4-5 (NLT)“Don’t Miss Your Open Windows” Have you ever noticed how quickly windows open and close? You get an opportunity, but you don’t take it. You ...
October 17, 2024 Devo
October 17th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. ‘Rabbi,’ his disciples asked him, ‘why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?’ ‘It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,’ Jesus answered. ‘This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.’” – John 9:1-3 (NLT)“Th...
October 16, 2024 Devo
October 16th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)“As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, ‘why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?’ ‘It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,’ Jesus answered.” – John 9:1-3 (NLT)“When Life Happens” It’s interesting how some people tend to ...
October 15, 2024 Devo
October 15th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” – Matthew 9:36-37 (NLT)“Getting Back to Caring Again” Covid changed a lot of things for us. One of the things most impacted was the church. For a while, no one...
October 14, 2024 Devo
October 14th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.’” – Matthew 9:36-37 (NLT)“The Opportunity Is All Around You” I have always loved the story about the shoe company that was expanding and ...
October 13, 2024 Devo
October 13th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 (NLT)“You Have a Shepherd” You have a Shepherd. He is here to rescue you. No matter how far you have strayed. No matter what kind of crevice of sin you have fallen into. No matter how tattered your wool, ...
October 12, 2024 Devo
October 12th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 (NLT)“Confused And Helpless” There are two words in our passage that aren’t just descriptive of the people Jesus ministered to. They are descriptive of US. They are descriptive of the turbulent times we l...
October 11, 2024 Devo
October 11th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 (NLT)“Compassion” Verses like our passage today give us insight into how Jesus sees us. “Compassion.” It’s a powerful word. It’s from a Greek word that means to feel something in the deepest part of your ...
October 10, 2024 Devo
October 10th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 (NLT)“Don’t Shoot the Wounded” “Hurting people hurt people…and are themselves easily hurt.” That quote from a John Maxwell video that my staff and I watched a month or two ago can really help you deal mor...
October 9, 2024 Devo
October 9th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.” – Matthew 9:35 (NLT)“The Healer” I made a new friend while I was in North Carolina. His name is Henry. We found out as we talked that we had a lot in com...
October 8, 2024 Devo
October 8th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Harvest (Matt 9:35-38)“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom.” – Matthew 9:35 (NLT)“What Are YOU Announcing?” I was listening to a woman talk the other day who was sharing about the faithfulness of God. She had been in the hospital ten different times this year bec...
October 7, 2024 Devo
October 7th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.” – Luke 4:14 (NLT)“Trials Will Make You or Break You” This past weekend I’ve had the privilege of preaching in Hickory, North Carolina. It’s their state Church of God convention and General Assembly. Of course, as all of you are aware, North Carolina was devastated by H...
October 6, 2024 Devo
October 6th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)“When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.” – Luke 4:13 (NLT)“The Devil Will be Back” I was watching a video of a bike race on YouTube a while back. A racer, who was way ahead of the pack, got caught up in celebrating a bit too early. As he rode the last 50 yards or so, he thrust his arms up ...
October 5, 2024 Devo
October 5th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must...
October 4, 2024 Devo
October 4th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must...
October 3, 2024 Devo
October 3rd, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-14)Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must...