This week we’ve been looking at 1 John 1. We looked at the World of the Text these past few days and today we are going to in the first section of this text and see what this passage can … Continue reading
1 John 1 – The World in Front of the Text
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Philippians 4: 4-14: The World Behind the Text
This week we are going to be looking at Philippians 4: 4-14. Today we’ll be looking at the World Behind the Text, what is happening in the world all around this passage. This is the first time this year we’ve looked … Continue reading
Unity
Today’s reading is Psalm 133 Oh, how good and oh blessed it is when we live together in unity. I think this is a great reading for us today on Christmas. For on this day, the Prince of Peace was born. … Continue reading
Hold Fast
Over the next few weeks in our Rooted in Christ Study, we’ll be looking at some of the favorite passages from our staff at St. Matthew’s UMC. These are some of the parts of the Bible to mean to most … Continue reading
Be Joyful
Today’s reading is 1 John 1: 1-4 Serving others gives you joy. John today says that he is writing this letter, writing these things, so that his joy may be complete. In serving others, that is where you will find … Continue reading
Joy
I read a great book on the Trinity recently I won’t try to get into today. But, in short, the book said that if God is love, God must be Trinity, because to love means there must be more than … Continue reading
Where Our Joy is Found
Today in Luke 10: 17-19, we see Jesus’ disciples return from a mission with much success. And we see they, as well as Jesus, celebrate what happens. But, we see that Jesus tells them not to lose focus on what … Continue reading
Pretty Feet
In a world that is fascinated with beauty and fame and power, what is really beautiful? What is a true image of beauty? What do you think of? Today in Isaiah 52: 7-10, we get one of the more well-known passages … Continue reading
Walking Through 1 John: Day 1
I’ve been thinking through the format of my daily devotionals the past week or so, trying to remain fresh, not just for you, but for my own soul. This daily devotional is something that I do, not just for you, … Continue reading
This Moment
Everything in life, it has its time. It has its season. It has its moment. There’s a great passage in the Bible, one that we’ve probably all heard before, that lays this out. We see everything having its time and … Continue reading
