God and Money
Reading the Word Matthew 6:24 (ESV) — 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve … Continue reading God and Money
The Lamp of the Body
Reading the Word Matthew 6:22–23 (ESV) — 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body … Continue reading The Lamp of the Body
Treasures in Heaven
Reading the Word Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) — 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither … Continue reading Treasures in Heaven
Do Not Seek Attention
Reading the Word Matthew 6:16–18 (ESV) — 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received … Continue reading Do Not Seek Attention
Forgiving Others
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along each day. … Continue reading Forgiving Others
Happiness
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can contact him by sending a message to bobjc88 @ gmail.com. Psalm 1:1–6 (ESV)1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, … Continue reading Happiness
Pray Like This…
Reading the Word Matthew 6:9–13 (ESV)9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread,12 and … Continue reading Pray Like This…
When You Pray…
Reading the Word Matthew 6:5–8 (ESV) — 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by … Continue reading When You Pray…
Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites
Reading the Word Matthew 6:1–4 (ESV) — 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when … Continue reading Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites
Love Your Enemies
Reading the Word Matthew 5:43–48 (ESV) — 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, … Continue reading Love Your Enemies
