October 28, 2024 Devo
October 28th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus Asked“If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.” – Matthew 5:46 (NLT)“The Exceptional” Many people think that to be a Christian simply means to be forgiven. But it’s so much more than that. Jesus doesn’t just forgive our sins when we commit our lives to Him. He puts His Spirit within us. He d...
October 27, 2024 Devo
October 27th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus Asked“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” - Matthew 6:27 (NLT)“Enjoy the Ride!” I was telling someone recently about the fear of flying I used to have. After a really bad flight several years ago, I would get panic attacks prior to getting on a plane. It went on for a few years. I would go through a prayer ritual when I got on, praying for...
October 26, 2024 Devo
October 26th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. – John 9:35-38 (NLT)“Praying For a Breakthrough” As I wa...
October 25, 2024 Devo
October 25th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will. Ever since the world began, no one has been able to open the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he couldn’t have done it.” “You were born a total sinner!” they answered. “Are you trying to teach us?” And they th...
October 24, 2024 Devo
October 24th, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)So for the second time they called in the man who had been blind and told him, “God should get the glory for this, because we know this man Jesus is a sinner.” “I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!” – John 9:24-25 (NLT)“That’s All You Need to Know” One of the most pivotal, ...
October 23, 2025 Devo
October 23rd, 2024
“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus & the Man Born Blind (John 9)Then the Pharisees again questioned the man who had been blind and demanded, “What’s your opinion about this man who healed you?” The man replied, “I think he must be a prophet.” – John 9:13-16 (NLT)“In Spite of You” This past Sunday in my message, I shared the verse from Isaiah 45:15, “Truly, O God of Israel, our Savior, you work in myster...
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...