Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

Not “Self-Confidence”, GOD-Confidence!

Posted on 2016/01/20 by Shawn Thomas

  In II Corinthians 2:16, the Apostle Paul, speaking of his ministry to the Corinthians and others, exclaimed: “And who is adequate for these things?”  The answer, of course, is that none of us are. We must depend upon God … Continue reading →

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Two Keys to Paul’s Ministry of the Word

Posted on 2016/01/19 by Shawn Thomas

“For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.” (II Corinthians 2:17) How did the Apostle Paul keep from corrupting the … Continue reading →

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Your Real Resume

Posted on 2016/01/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you? You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, … Continue reading →

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Our Ministry Attitude

Posted on 2016/01/14 by Shawn Thomas

What attitude should we demonstrate towards those with whom we serve in God’s Kingdom work? Paul gives us a brief outline of his perspective in II Corinthians 1:24: “Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with … Continue reading →

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“Binding Up The Brokenhearted”?

Posted on 2016/01/13 by Shawn Thomas

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me … He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted …”.  (Isaiah 61:1) The Lord Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1 in Luke 4:18 regarding His own ministry. He fulfilled its prophecy Himself … Continue reading →

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One of Satan’s Biggest Schemes

Posted on 2016/01/12 by Shawn Thomas

“… so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (II Corinthians 2:11) Although many are reluctant to talk about “the devil” in our “modern” days, The Bible tells us … Continue reading →

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“Who Is Adequate For These Things?”

Posted on 2016/01/11 by Shawn Thomas

“and who is adequate for these things?” (II Corinthians 2:16) Anyone who has ever taken their Christian ministry seriously can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul in this verse.  Here Paul just exclaims about the gravity of the … Continue reading →

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The “Scent” You Leave Behind

Posted on 2016/01/07 by Shawn Thomas

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” (II Corinthians 2:14) Scientists tells us that just as each person has … Continue reading →

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What You’re Really Thirsty For

Posted on 2016/01/04 by Shawn Thomas

Isaiah 55 describes the spiritual thirst that characterizes every person, and points us to what we are really looking for: :1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters …”  In this verse, God is calling out to all … Continue reading →

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God Of Eternity — and 2016!

Posted on 2016/01/01 by Shawn Thomas

“For thus says the high and exalted One, who lives forever, whose name is Holy …” (Isaiah 57:15) This is one of a number of verses in Isaiah in which God reveals something of His glory to His people Israel … Continue reading →

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