Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

Praying for Salvation

Posted on 2015/07/02 by Shawn Thomas

Romans 10 is one of the greatest chapters in the word of God, and the Apostle Paul opens it by showing us one of the most important kinds of prayers we can pray:  “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer … Continue reading →

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Divided Kingdoms Can’t Stand

Posted on 2015/07/01 by Shawn Thomas

In Mark 3:24 Jesus responded to the Jewish leaders who accused Him of casting out demons through Satan’s power by saying “if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom is not able to stand.” His word made sense in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Live Like An Animal

Posted on 2015/06/30 by Shawn Thomas

Although animals have  many good qualities, and many of us have been blessed by their faithfulness and labor, there are some ways in which we are not to be like them.  Psalm 32:9 admonishes: “Do not be as the horse … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate “Wrong Side of History”: A Psalm For Our Times,

Posted on 2015/06/29 by Shawn Thomas

Christians in America have been dismayed by many recent events in our country, the Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage prominent among them.  It is easy to feel overwhelmed by what seems to be an unrelenting tide of ungodliness, and … Continue reading →

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Draw Near To Listen

Posted on 2015/06/23 by Shawn Thomas

“Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools …” (Ecclesiastes 5:1)   Here is a good word for many of us: when we draw … Continue reading →

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Are Good Christians Always “Happy”?

Posted on 2015/06/22 by Shawn Thomas

In Romans 9:2 the Apostle Paul made a statement which might surprise many people. He wrote: “I have great sorrow, and unceasing grief in my heart.”  This is not a light or passing sentiment. Notice the two adjectives he employs: “great” … Continue reading →

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Be With Him

Posted on 2015/06/18 by Shawn Thomas

“And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14) When Jesus appointed His 12 Apostles in Mark 3, the Bible says He had two specific purposes in … Continue reading →

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“Believing” Is Not Enough

Posted on 2015/06/15 by Shawn Thomas

“Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they would fall down before Him and shout, ‘You are the Son of God.’” (Mark 3:11) It is striking to read here that the demons shouted that Jesus was the Son of God. Many … Continue reading →

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A New Testament “Outreach Plan”

Posted on 2015/06/11 by Shawn Thomas

“A great number of people heard of all that He was doing and came …”.  (Mark 3:8)   This is a good reminder of how “a great crowd” comes in the Lord’s work.  We do not have to plan some … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Intercedes

Posted on 2015/06/10 by Shawn Thomas

We should take pains to make our prayers as scriptural and effective as we can — but thankfully, God’s word tells us that their efficacy does not rest with us.  Romans 8:26 says: “We do not know how to pray … Continue reading →

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