Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. It is the will of God for us in Christ to rejoice, be in communication with God at all times, and be thankful in and for everything. […]
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Jesus came that we might have “life and life more abundant.” That abundant life is His life and our participation in it. Jesus is our “open heaven.” He is our relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through His finished work, Jesus did not provide a place for us to have a relationship with
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John 2:13-17 NASB95 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [14] And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves and the money changers seated at their tables. [15] And He made a scourge of cords, and drove them all out of the
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Psalm 73:25-26 NASB [25] Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. [26] My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. One of the heroes of the faith for me was a man named Hudson Taylor. He
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John 1:51; 2:3-5 NASB95 John 1:51 NASB95 And He *said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see the heavens opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” [4] And
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The presence of Jesus changes the nature of every situation. Because Jesus had been invited to the wedding at Cana, He was there to make a difference when the host bridegroom ran out of wine. What would’ve happened if Jesus had not been there? Absolutely nothing other than the problem would have dictated the narrative
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John 5:2-9 On Wednesday (8/30/23), I shared how I had unknowingly worked really hard to get myself far from the joy, peace, and hope there is in Christ. Well, as my pastor says, “Back up the truck, Skippy!” I needed to stop going along the thought path I was on and get back to the
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The presence of Jesus changes the nature of every situation. Because Jesus had been invited to the wedding at Cana, He was there to make a difference when the host bridegroom ran out of wine. What would’ve happened if Jesus had not been there? Absolutely nothing other than the problem would have dictated the narrative
One Thing 8/31/23 The presence of Jesus changes everything Read More »
John 1:38 At Monday’s noon service (8/28/23), Bishop taught from John 1 when Jesus asked, “What do you seek?” and told them, “Come and see.” He talked about the kind of life Jesus calls us to join, a life filled with joy in every moment and in every situation, even Mondays. It sounded great, and
Wonder-Full Things 8/30/23 What Do You Seek? Read More »
John 2:1-5 NASB95On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; [2] and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. [3] When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” [4] And Jesus said to
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