Mark 6:30–34 (ESV) – 30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many … Continue reading Jesus Had Compassion
1 John 4:8 (ESV)8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. John tell us that “God is love.” Some make the mistake of reversing this statement to “love is God.” This is not the … Continue reading The Attributes of God: Love
Revelation 2:1–7 (ESV) — 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your … Continue reading Seven Churches: Ephesus
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading.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
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
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
Due to my schedule today, I m unable to include devotional commentary. I have included today’s Scripture reading. Have a great day! Reading the Word Matthew 5:21–26 (ESV) — 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of … Continue reading Anger
Reading the Word Psalm 116:12–19 (ESV) 12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, 14 I will pay my vows to the … Continue reading Precious in the Sight of the Lord
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 136:1–26 (ESV)1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.2 Give thanks to the … Continue reading Love
Reading the Word “Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” (Proverbs 27:5, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word How is rebuke better than hidden love? They both seem like bad things, but I would much rather not be rebuked. This … Continue reading The Rebuke of a Friend
