Category Archives: Devotionals

God, Help! “No!”

Posted on December 16, 2016 by pastormike

Colossians 2:6 (ESV) 6  Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, Did the title confuse you?  Did it seem counter intuitive? Have you not asked God for help?  And if that is the case why … Continue reading →

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The God of the Universe and You

Posted on December 8, 2016 by pastormike

Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV) 4  But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5  to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as … Continue reading →

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Perseverance Of The Saints and the Westminster Confession

Posted on December 7, 2016 by pastormike

Whenever I hear someone critical of the doctrine of the security of the believer, and properly called the “perseverance of the saints”, the question comes up;  “Is he a Baptist?”  This doctrine is not peculiar to Baptists but is held … Continue reading →

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Gospel Thanks

Posted on December 6, 2016 by pastormike

The great English pastor and commentator Matthew Henry (1662-1714) wrote a book on prayer just two years before his death;  “A Method for Prayer.”   It is the result of a life of meditating upon and praying through the Scriptures. This book … Continue reading →

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A Heart of Gratitude

Posted on December 2, 2016 by pastormike

Romans 1:21 (ESV) 21  For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. This passage diagnosed the real heart … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for all Seasons

Posted on November 23, 2016 by pastormike

 “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Eph 3:14 “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend … Continue reading →

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Strangers and Exiles

Posted on November 16, 2016 by pastormike

Hebrews 11:13 (ESV) 13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews 11:16 (ESV) 16 … Continue reading →

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New Morning Mercies ( a book review)

Posted on November 10, 2016 by pastormike

Daily devotions are a real must in the spiritual life of a believer. Our devotional life should bring us into a daily encounter with God through His Word.  I realize that for those who take their devotions seriously, there are … Continue reading →

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