Here in Hebrews, the writer cheers us along. However, along with encouragement he also shares a useful reminder. He urges us to to trust in God’s promise of eternal rest and to hold on to it in faith. He warns us not to fall short of the finish.

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Clear Communication To The Finish

In Hebrews, the writer describes the importance of encouraging one another in the faith. And then he explains that the reason for doing it is “so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” What sin entices us to do is a little like the trick Tom Sawyer pulled on his friends.

Don't Fall For Sin's Whitewashing Trick

Mark records the occasion of a fellow who came to Jesus looking for tips on how to inherit eternal life. And he complimented Jesus and addressed Him as “Good Teacher.” But instead of answering his question, Jesus first addressed the compliment by asking him, “Why do you call Me good?”

Better Than You Doesn't Make Me Good

In many cases, instead of money being a symbol of wealth, it becomes a symbol of worth. God's Word points us to something for more substantial and satisfying.

Hidden Wealth

Have you ever taken a panoramic picture with your camera or smartphone? Following Paul's introduction, the opening twelve verses of Ephesians provide us with a panoramic view of our salvation accomplished for us by our God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It stretches across eternity and provides a view which is both breathtaking and reassuring.

A Breathtaking Panorama Of Our Salvation

How can you and I make daily use of our Baptism? Wait, what? Yes, you heard right – daily use of your baptism.

How To Use Your Baptism ... Daily

Do remember getting into trouble when you were a kid? Were you called in for a scolding? The best thing you could do was to look down at your shoes. God's blessing in Numbers assures us that, through faith, we can look up from our shoes and see the forgiving face that is looking upon us.

You Can Look Up From Your Shoes

How bright is your flashlight? Probably not all that bright. You may also feel that's true of your witness to your family, friends and acquaintances. Take heart, it may be brighter than you imagine.

A Brighter Witness Than You May Realize

I haven’t got any trophies and you’ll never see my face on a box of Wheaties. I am … common. Nevertheless, I’ve got something to boast about!

I've Got Something To Boast About

In John’s Gospel we hear that Jesus told the disciples, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” John then tells us, “Jesus had been speaking of his death, but His disciples thought He meant natural sleep. So then He told them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead.’” So why would Jesus use this picture of Lazarus 'sleeping' when in fact He knew that His friend had died?

Rise And Shine!

Most of us are familiar with the Emergency number 911. Not everyone is familiar with the "Call-Before-You-Dig" number 811. But how about 1271?

Call 1271

Children cute and adorable. They’re also loud and unpredictable. However, as they say, "The only quiet church is an empty one."  It may surprise you to know how much kids get out of church.

The Only Quiet Church Is An Empty One

Were you ever embarrassed to have someone know that you had a sibling? Do you feel that way today? Jesus wasn’t ashamed to take on human flesh and become one of us in order to rescue us. Both the Savior and those being saved share this incredible bond in common. You and I are blessed with a Savior whose not ashamed to call us His brothers.

Jesus, Our Brother

In 1881, Mark Twain’s classic, The Prince and the Pauper, was published. The story of role reversals is so popular that it’s become a staple of stories and movies for generations. Imagine exchanging rags for riches. Actually, you and I don't have to imagine it at all. Here's what God has done for us in His Son.

Trading Places

Having sinned, and now staring at each other, Adam and Eve could see something horrifying and dangerous that wasn’t there before – guilt and shame. As a result, they hid from God. They were truly "naked and afraid." However, as Scripture reminds us, apart from what our Savior has done this would also have been a good description of us.

Naked And Afraid

Audible devotions for your day every Monday to Saturday. Join us as we rejoice in His grace, knowing from His Word that He loves us and forgives us, and confident that He is with us every step of the way – on this side of heaven. Devotions for real life.

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