The one word that will kill all arguments about that one who wronged you is “forgive.” We all think we have a legitimate excuse not to forgive and the one word that kills every excuse is “forgive.” This week our Devotional Team aims to help us all see just how integral “Repentance from Sin and Unforgiveness” is to the believer. SCRIPTURE: "12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors... ...  Read More

Tell the truth, sometimes we just want to hold onto a little piece of unforgiveness just in case the perpetrator messes up again. Then we can say, “I knew it! You’re not worthy of my forgiveness.” Calvary’s Cross says otherwise. This week our Devotional Team aims to help us all see just how integral “Repentance from Sin and Unforgiveness” is to the believer. SCRIPTURE: “And forgive us our debts as...  Read More

Forgive us as we forgive, Jesus breaks down the Lord’s prayer so smoothly. After telling us how to pray, and specifically how to ask for forgiveness, He then tells us that we must also forgive. Surely these two concepts don’t belong in the same sentence. Yes they do and our Devotional Team aims to help us see just how integral “Repentance from Sin and Unforgiveness” are to the believer. SCRIPTURE:...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”  2 Peter 1:19-...  Read More

Our Devotional Team wraps up the journey of encouragement with “Peace Among the Saints.” We pray that you have been encouraged with this week’s scriptures and devotionals! SCRIPTURE:  “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18SCRIPTURE: “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,  beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called…” Ep...  Read More

Oh, how we love peace. If only it didn’t involve humans (joke)! Our Devotional Team wraps up the journey of encouragement with “Peace Among the Saints.” We pray that you have been encouraged with this week’s scriptures and devotionals! SCRIPTURE:  “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18SCRIPTURE:  “I, therefore, the prisoner [of the Lord,] beseech ...  Read More

Nice people can have peace-it is manufactured through discipline and self-control. For the child of God true peace is a manifestation of the indwelling Holy Spirit and can’t be fudged by chants, burning incense, or sitting amongst the trees. This week our Devotional Team takes you on a journey of encouragement. Join us for “Peace Among the Saints” and be encouraged with this week’s scriptures and ...  Read More

If it were up to some of us, we’d find a corner of the world to escape to and linger there forever in what we think would be peace away from the saints. Only thing is that we would drive ourselves crazy, because that kind of peace is  pseudo peace. This week our Devotional Team takes you on a journey of encouragement. Join us for “Peace Among the Saints” and be encouraged with this week’s scriptur...  Read More

When you think about it, the people we hate are the people God loves. Yes, God does not hate who we hate and if He did, wouldn't that be the antithesis of John 3:16? Our Devotional Team sets us on the right path with this week's topic, "Peace Among the Saints." Meditate on these Scriptures and be encouraged by our Devotional! SCRIPTURE: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with a...  Read More

Even the late Rodney King realized the imperative for us to all get along. Some of us try hard, others turn a blind eye, still for others it depends on which direction the wind blows.  Yet, there is a walk that is worthy of and well pleasing to the Lord, and we must purpose to walk that walk. This week our Devotional Team takes you on a journey of encouragement. Join us for “Peace Among the Saints...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.” Psalm 119:160 Father, once again as we open Your word, we believe as You have instructed us that the entrance of It gives us light. We have seen over the years how you have nurtured us, built us up, corrected us. You have done all kinds of wonderful things through Your Word. You have caused ...  Read More

We conclude this week's Devotional theme, “Restoration” on a strong note. Be encouraged, reminded, and rebuked by God's Word and today's devotional! SCRIPTURE: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Have you noticed:WHEN the other believer acts a certain way,...  Read More

This week our Devotional team tackles this all-too-common challenge called, “Restoration!” Meditate on this scripture and may this devotional minister to you. SCRIPTURE: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Well, Saints, in order for restoration to occur th...  Read More

Restoring a piece of furniture is a messy business. The paint stripper, scraper, and layers and layers of gunk! Sometimes restoring an erring one can be just as messy, if we focus on the process rather than the finished product. This week our Devotional team tackles this all-too-common challenge called, “Restoration!” Meditate on this scripture and may its conviction humble you. SCRIPTURE: “Brethr...  Read More

DIY restoration projects have been a 'go-to' for those seeking to make old things new. What about spiritual restoration-do we desire to restore the person who has done wrong? Nope!  This week our Devotional team tackles this all-too-common challenge called, “Restoration!” Meditate on this scripture and may its conviction humble you. SCRIPTURE: Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you w...  Read More

We’ve seen trespasses in the body of Christ that have had the potential to permanently cripple perpetrators and victims alike. Yet the redemption found in forgiveness and restoration are spiritual phenomenon that those in Christ do well to practice. This week our Devotional team tackles this all-too-common challenge called, “Restoration!” Meditate on this scripture and may its conviction humble yo...  Read More

Dare we point our finger at those who have sinned, for we have four fingers pointing back at us. The compassion and empathy it takes to restore requires a spiritual head and heart. This week our Devotional team tackles this all-too-common challenge called, “Restoration!” Meditate on this scripture and may its conviction humble you SCRIPTURE: Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to compre...  Read More