Without Jesus, no amount of therapy, social activism, or worldly pleasure can fix the biggest problem we have: personal sin before an infinitely holy God. Jesus must come first.
And behold, I Am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
Happy Pentecost.
Matthew 28:20
Happy Pentecost.
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May 29: Blessed Sticky Notes
#Devotional
1 Chronicles 24:1–25:31; 2 Timothy 3:10–17; Psalm 89:1–22
A great friend of mine keeps sticky notes with prayer requests on a bathroom mirror. They serve as a reminder of the needs of others. This friend never seems to have an “off day” or feel sad about their particular situation. Maybe these notes play a part in that attitude, but that’s not why I find the practice remarkable. What astounds me is the effort to pray for others constantly. This person reminds me of God’s faithfulness in my life whenever things get tough, for me or others, and I’m grateful my name is on one of those notes. Otherwise, I think I would have lost my way several times already.
First Chronicles presents story after story of God’s faithfulness. The book records how God kept His people alive in the face of powerful adversaries, and it tells how God led David in his great appointment as king. Paul’s journey has several parallels with David’s. Just as the chronicler watches David’s narrative, as well as that of Israel in general (e.g., 1 Chr 24), Timothy watches Paul and the Christian church (2 Tim 3:10–17). Paul recounts to Timothy,
“But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions, and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra, what sort of persecutions I endured, and the Lord delivered me from all of them” (2 Tim 3:10–11).
Timothy is more than a colleague; he is a true friend.
What a joy it is to have someone in your life who watches “your story.” Think how our lives might be different if we had more friends who faithfully prayed for us and we faithfully prayed for them. Following God is not just a matter of listening to His guidance; it’s also being aware of how His faithfulness is playing out in the lives of those around us.
Who can you be praying for? How can you commit to being a blessing to them? How can you regularly remind yourself to do so?
#Devotional
1 Chronicles 24:1–25:31; 2 Timothy 3:10–17; Psalm 89:1–22
A great friend of mine keeps sticky notes with prayer requests on a bathroom mirror. They serve as a reminder of the needs of others. This friend never seems to have an “off day” or feel sad about their particular situation. Maybe these notes play a part in that attitude, but that’s not why I find the practice remarkable. What astounds me is the effort to pray for others constantly. This person reminds me of God’s faithfulness in my life whenever things get tough, for me or others, and I’m grateful my name is on one of those notes. Otherwise, I think I would have lost my way several times already.
First Chronicles presents story after story of God’s faithfulness. The book records how God kept His people alive in the face of powerful adversaries, and it tells how God led David in his great appointment as king. Paul’s journey has several parallels with David’s. Just as the chronicler watches David’s narrative, as well as that of Israel in general (e.g., 1 Chr 24), Timothy watches Paul and the Christian church (2 Tim 3:10–17). Paul recounts to Timothy,
“But you have faithfully followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions, and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra, what sort of persecutions I endured, and the Lord delivered me from all of them” (2 Tim 3:10–11).
Timothy is more than a colleague; he is a true friend.
What a joy it is to have someone in your life who watches “your story.” Think how our lives might be different if we had more friends who faithfully prayed for us and we faithfully prayed for them. Following God is not just a matter of listening to His guidance; it’s also being aware of how His faithfulness is playing out in the lives of those around us.
Who can you be praying for? How can you commit to being a blessing to them? How can you regularly remind yourself to do so?
May 29 - The Need to Forgive Others
#LifeOfChrist
“‘“. . . as we also have forgiven our debtors”’” (Matthew 6:12).
Even as we have been forgiven, we need to forgive. This is the character of righteousness. But because of our sinful flesh, we are often inconsistent with that duty and need constant exhortation (cf. Rom. 7:14–25).
The Lord Jesus’ own example is a powerful motivation for us to forgive others. Paul reminds us, “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32; 1 John 2:6). In view of such divine graciousness, our forgiveness of another’s sin expresses one of humanity’s highest virtues: “A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression” (Prov. 19:11).
Extending genuine forgiveness to fellow believers benefits the entire body of Christ. Few other things have so weakened the church’s power than unforgiveness among believers. Notably, mutually unforgiven, unresolved sins such as conflicts among members can really hinder a church’s effectiveness. The psalmist warns us, “If [we] regard wickedness in [our] heart, the Lord will not hear” (Ps. 66:18; cf. Matt. 5:23–24; 1 Cor. 1:10–13; 3:1–9).
Harboring an unforgiving attitude is just plain sinful and invites God’s chastening, as does any sin (1 Cor. 11:30; Heb. 12:5–13). But forgiving others brings God’s forgiveness to us, and nothing in the Christian life is more important than that. Puritan Thomas Manton said,
“There is none so tender to others as they which have received mercy themselves, for they know how gently God hath dealt with them.”
Ask Yourself
Is there a relationship in your own life that continues to suffer from your unwillingness to forgive, from your deliberate decision to cling to your hurt and bitterness? This would be a good day to let this burden go, forgiving any who have wronged you—the same way God has forgiven you.
#LifeOfChrist
“‘“. . . as we also have forgiven our debtors”’” (Matthew 6:12).
Even as we have been forgiven, we need to forgive. This is the character of righteousness. But because of our sinful flesh, we are often inconsistent with that duty and need constant exhortation (cf. Rom. 7:14–25).
The Lord Jesus’ own example is a powerful motivation for us to forgive others. Paul reminds us, “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32; 1 John 2:6). In view of such divine graciousness, our forgiveness of another’s sin expresses one of humanity’s highest virtues: “A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression” (Prov. 19:11).
Extending genuine forgiveness to fellow believers benefits the entire body of Christ. Few other things have so weakened the church’s power than unforgiveness among believers. Notably, mutually unforgiven, unresolved sins such as conflicts among members can really hinder a church’s effectiveness. The psalmist warns us, “If [we] regard wickedness in [our] heart, the Lord will not hear” (Ps. 66:18; cf. Matt. 5:23–24; 1 Cor. 1:10–13; 3:1–9).
Harboring an unforgiving attitude is just plain sinful and invites God’s chastening, as does any sin (1 Cor. 11:30; Heb. 12:5–13). But forgiving others brings God’s forgiveness to us, and nothing in the Christian life is more important than that. Puritan Thomas Manton said,
“There is none so tender to others as they which have received mercy themselves, for they know how gently God hath dealt with them.”
Ask Yourself
Is there a relationship in your own life that continues to suffer from your unwillingness to forgive, from your deliberate decision to cling to your hurt and bitterness? This would be a good day to let this burden go, forgiving any who have wronged you—the same way God has forgiven you.
A godly employee honors the Lord by:
• Doing their best work
• Respecting their boss
• Being honest with their time
• Serving others with kindness
• Staying away from office drama
• Keeping a positive attitude
• Doing their best work
• Respecting their boss
• Being honest with their time
• Serving others with kindness
• Staying away from office drama
• Keeping a positive attitude
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If a man does not define his life by God’s truth, something else will define it for him.
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When you stand before Jesus, you will realize that no sacrifice you made on earth was too big.
He is worth everything.
He is worth everything.
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Believers - at your workplace:
1. Don't complain
2. Watch your words
3. Encourage others
4. Pray for your team
5. Walk away from gossip
6. Work like it's worship
7. Do everything with excellence
Honor Christ in all you do.
1. Don't complain
2. Watch your words
3. Encourage others
4. Pray for your team
5. Walk away from gossip
6. Work like it's worship
7. Do everything with excellence
Honor Christ in all you do.
Late-May declaration: Our marriage will not just survive 2026 — it will THRIVE and glorify God!
🌟💪 We choose growth, we choose grace, we choose Christ! Phil 1:9–11 ❤️ What are you declaring over your marriage today? #StrongMarriage #May
@StudyBibleFam
🌟💪 We choose growth, we choose grace, we choose Christ! Phil 1:9–11 ❤️ What are you declaring over your marriage today? #StrongMarriage #May
@StudyBibleFam
Matthew 24 calls you to watch the signs for the Second Coming. Matthew 25 calls you to examine your life in light of it. Many people read the earlier chapter while downplaying the latter.
Stay alert, yes. But also have oil in your lamp, steward what God gave you, and care for others.
Signs matter. But readiness and character matter more.
Live faithfully today if you expect to stand on that Day.
Stay alert, yes. But also have oil in your lamp, steward what God gave you, and care for others.
Signs matter. But readiness and character matter more.
Live faithfully today if you expect to stand on that Day.
Is it a sunny morning? Go to church this morning.
Is it gray and gloomy or just "blah" out? Get to church.
Feeling tired? Feeling especially rested? Whatever the case, get to church.
Your soul needs it. Worship. Fellowship with other believers. Get fed the Word of God.
You won't regret it! :-)
Is it gray and gloomy or just "blah" out? Get to church.
Feeling tired? Feeling especially rested? Whatever the case, get to church.
Your soul needs it. Worship. Fellowship with other believers. Get fed the Word of God.
You won't regret it! :-)
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The Bible is more than just a book of good advice for your life. It is the living word of God that judges the thoughts of our hearts.
Approach it with the respect and awe that it deserves.
Approach it with the respect and awe that it deserves.
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There will be no buffer zones at the return of Christ, every eye shall see Him, and every knee will bow.
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In the Bible, the Church is a gathering of believers led by pastors, learning the scriptures, practicing communion & baptism, holding each other accountable, making disciples, etc.
Simply hanging out with friends at a park or ballgame & calling that “your church” isn’t Biblical.
Simply hanging out with friends at a park or ballgame & calling that “your church” isn’t Biblical.
A godly Christian friend:
• Gives without expecting anything back
• Genuinely rejoices with you when you succeed
• Gently addresses the sins in your life
• Encourages you in godly living, and discourages worldly living
• Never speaks negatively of you to others
• Gives without expecting anything back
• Genuinely rejoices with you when you succeed
• Gently addresses the sins in your life
• Encourages you in godly living, and discourages worldly living
• Never speaks negatively of you to others
May 30: In Season and Out of Season
#Devotional
1 Chronicles 26:1–27:34; 2 Timothy 4:1–8; Psalm 89:23–52
I like to operate when I feel like I’m in control. When I haven’t gathered enough information or I feel uncertain of my circumstances, it’s tempting to avoid making a decision or taking action.
Paul knew that this type of outlook was detrimental to Timothy’s ministry. He tells Timothy that regardless of his circumstances, he was required to act:
“Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and instruction” (2 Tim 4:2).
We can’t follow God only when the timing is right for us. We also can’t rely on our own strength. When doing God’s work, we can never plan well enough or anticipate all the potential kinks; our plans will never be foolproof. It’s not the mark of a Christian to be certain of how everything will play out in every circumstance. The mark of a Christian is reliance on Christ as Savior, God, and guide. Through the clear and calm and through the fog, we’re required to trust, act, and follow on the basis of our certainty in Jesus. Like Timothy and Paul, we must be certain of our standing in Christ and the coming of His kingdom. And that changes everything.
Whatever the task and in every circumstance, we’re required to simply follow Jesus. We are charged to act for the gospel now, regardless of whether it’s convenient.
How are you trusting in your own strength instead of Jesus’? How can you be ready in the right way, in every season?
#Devotional
1 Chronicles 26:1–27:34; 2 Timothy 4:1–8; Psalm 89:23–52
I like to operate when I feel like I’m in control. When I haven’t gathered enough information or I feel uncertain of my circumstances, it’s tempting to avoid making a decision or taking action.
Paul knew that this type of outlook was detrimental to Timothy’s ministry. He tells Timothy that regardless of his circumstances, he was required to act:
“Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and instruction” (2 Tim 4:2).
We can’t follow God only when the timing is right for us. We also can’t rely on our own strength. When doing God’s work, we can never plan well enough or anticipate all the potential kinks; our plans will never be foolproof. It’s not the mark of a Christian to be certain of how everything will play out in every circumstance. The mark of a Christian is reliance on Christ as Savior, God, and guide. Through the clear and calm and through the fog, we’re required to trust, act, and follow on the basis of our certainty in Jesus. Like Timothy and Paul, we must be certain of our standing in Christ and the coming of His kingdom. And that changes everything.
Whatever the task and in every circumstance, we’re required to simply follow Jesus. We are charged to act for the gospel now, regardless of whether it’s convenient.
How are you trusting in your own strength instead of Jesus’? How can you be ready in the right way, in every season?
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