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The Upward Look is a weekly devotional article.
Past Articles
(Some Recent Articles)
By Scripture Reference
or Major Subject
1 Peter
1 Peter 1:1 - A Letter to Temporary Residents
1 Peter 1:2a - The Trinity
1 Peter 1:2a - God’s Foreknowledge
1 Peter 1:2a - Sanctified by the Spirit
1 Peter 1:2a - The Son’s Blood
1 Peter 1:2a - The Chosen Must Obey
1 Peter 1:2b - Grace and Peace
1 Peter 1:3 - A Living Hope
1 Peter 1:4 - Eternal Inheritance
1 Peter 1:5 - Secure Salvation
1 Peter 1:6 - Joy in the Midst of Suffering
1 Peter 1:7 - The Purpose of Trials
1 Peter 1:8 - Love, Belief, and Joy
1 Peter 1:9 - Salvation of Your Souls
1 Peter 1:10 - A Diligent Search
1 Peter 1:11 - The Spirit Testifies
1 Peter 1:12 - Longing to Know More
1 Peter 1:13 - Prepared for Action
1 Peter 1:14 - Conformed or Obedient
1 Peter 1:15 - A Holy Lifestyle
1 Peter 1:16 - Because It Is Written
1 Peter 1:17 - Impartial Judge
1 Peter 1:18 - Emptiness of Life
1 Peter 1:19 - Precious Blood
1 Peter 1:20 - No Plan B
1 Peter 1:21 - Faith and Hope
1 Peter 1:22 - Sincere Love
1 Peter 1:23 - Born Again
1 Peter 1:24 - Brevity of Life
1 Peter 1:25 - God’s Word Endures Forever
1 Peter 2:1 - Putting Aside Wickedness
1 Peter 2:1b - Five Destructive Sins
1 Peter 2:2 - Cravings
1 Peter 2:2b-3 - Grow Up
1 Peter 2:4 - The Precious Living Stone
1 Peter 2:5 - Spiritual Temples
1 Peter 2:5b - Priest and Sacrifices
1 Peter 2:6 - The Foundation Cornerstone
1 Peter 2:7 - The Honored and The Dishonored
1 Peter 2:8 - Stumbling Over Jesus
1 Peter 2:9 - Proclaim Him
1 Peter 2:9 - b - A Description of the Church
1 Peter 2:10 - The Believer’s Testimony
1 Peter 2:11 - Avoid Evil Desires
1 Peter 2:12 - Live to Glorify God
1 Peter 2:13-14 - Submit to Authority
1 JOHN
1 John 1:1 - The Beginning
1 John 1:2 - Eternal
1 John 1:3 - Fellowship
1 John 1:4 - Joy
1 John 1:5a - Message Source
1 John 1:5b - God is Light
1 John 1:5c - No Darkness
1 John 1:6 - Lifestyle
1 John 1:7 - Holy Lifestyle
1 John 1:8 - No Sin?
1 John 1:9 - Confess Sin
1 John 1:10 - Sinner?
1 John 2:1 - Advocate
1 John 2:2 - Propitiation
1 John 2:3 - Obedience
1 John 2:4 - Lack of Obedience
1 John 2:5 - Love and Obedience
1 John 2:6 - Walk like Jesus
1 John 2:7 - Old Commandment
1 John 2:8 - New Commandment
1 John 2:9 - Hatred
1 John 2:10 - Loving others
1 John 2:11 - Walk in Darkness
1 John 2:12 - Forgiven
1 John 2:13 - Maturing
1 John 2:14 - To Be a Child
1 John 2:15 - Love the World?
1 John 2:16 - Lust
1 John 2:17 - Forever
1 John 2:18 - Antichrists
1 John 2:19 - Left the Church
1 John 2:20 - Anointed
1 John 2:21 - Truth - not Lies
1 John 2:22 - Liars - false teachers
1 John 2:23 - Deny or Confess
1 John 2:24 - Stand Firm
1 John 2:25 - Eternal Life
1 John 2:26 - Deceive
1 John 2:27 - Holy Spirit Teaches
1 John 2:28 - Ready for Christ's Return
1 John 2:29 - Evidence of New Birth
1 John 3:1 - The Father's Love
1 John 3:2 - One Day
1 John 3:3 - Purity
1 John 3:4 - Lawlessness
1 John 3:5 - Removing Sin
1 John 3:6 - Lifestyle of Sin
1 John 3:7 - Live Right
1 John 3:8 - Habitually Sinning
1 John 3:9 - Cannot Sin
1 John 3:10 - Heritage Revealed
1 John 3:11 - Love One Another
1 John 3:12 - Hatred
1 John 3:13 - Hostility Toward Christians
1 John 3:14 - Life and Love
1 John 3:15 - Hatred and Murder
1 John 3:16 - Self-Giving Love
1 John 3:17 - People in Need
1 John 3:18 - Love In Action
1 John 3:19 - Love Provides Assurance
1 John 3:20 - Guilty Conscience
1 John 3:21 - Clear Conscience
1 John 3:22 - Answered Prayers
1 John 3:23 - Believe in Jesus
1 John 3:24 - The Holy Spirit In Us
1 John 4:1 - Testing Teachers
1 John 4:2 - Confess Jesus
1 John 4:3 - Deny Jesus
1 John 4:4 - Victory
1 John 4:5 - World View
1 John 4:6 - Responding to The Word
1 John 4:7 - Loving Others
1 John 4:8 - Absence of Love
1 John 4:9 - God’s Love Demonstrated
1 John 4:10 - God Loves Us
1 John 4:11 - We Ought To Love
1 John 4:12 - Seeing God Through Our Love
1 John 4:13 - The Indwelling Holy Spirit
1 John 4:14 - We Testify
1 John 4:15 - Confession
1 John 4:16 - Knowledge and Belief
1 John 4:17 - Facing Judgment With Confidence
1 John 4:18 - Overcoming Fear With Love
1 John 4:19 - The Reason We Love
1 John 4:20 - Love God and Others
1 John 4:21 - Commanded to Love
1 John 5:1 - Believe in Christ
1 John 5:2 - Love for Other Believers
1 John 5:3 - Love and Obedience
1 John 5:4 - Victory Over The World
1 John 5:5 - Victory only in Jesus
1 John 5:6 - Fully Human, Fully Divine
1 John 5:6b-8 - The Testimony of Three
1 John 5:9 - God’s Testimony
1 John 5:10 - To Believe or Not To Believe
1 John 5:11 - Eternal Life
1 John 5:12 - The Simple Truth
1 John 5:13 - Assurance
1 John 5:14 - Praying with Confidence
1 John 5:15 - Answered Prayers
1 John 5:16 - Praying for Sinners
1 John 5:17 - Unrighteousness
1 John 5:18 - Kept from Sin
1 John 5:19 - Two Diverse Groups
1 John 5:20 - Know Him
1 John 5:21 - Parting Words
2 JOHN
2 John 1 - Chosen Lady
2 John 2 - Truth Causes Love
2 John 3 - Grace, Mercy, and Peace
2 John 4 - Walking in Truth
2 John 5 - Commanded to Love
2 John 6 - This Is Love
2 John 7 - Deceivers
2 John 8 - Watch Out!
2 John 9 - Remain True
2 John 10 - No Support
2 John 11 - No Participation
2 John 12 - Face to Face
2 John 13 - Extending a Greeting
3 JOHN
3 John 1 - Expressing Love
3 John 2 - Prosperity and Good Health
3 John 3 - Faithfulness and Joy
3 John 4 - No Greater Joy
3 John 5 - Showing Faith to Others
3 John 6 - Loving and Supporting
3 John 7 - For The Name
3 John 8 - Ought to Support
3 John 9 - Power and Prestige
3 John 10 - Confrontation
3 John 11 - Who to Imitate
3 John 12 - A Good Reputation
3 John 13 - Communicating with Others
3 John 14 - Greetings and Peace
Psalm 119
Psalm 119:9 - Purified By The Word
Psalm 119:10 - Anchored by God’s Word
Psalm 119:11 - Great Treasure
Psalm 119:18 - Understanding the Bible
Psalm 119:33-34 - Lord, Teach Me
NEW YEAR
Acts 2:42 - A New Beginning
Psalm 5:1-2 - A New Day
Genesis 1:1 - Beginning Anew
Psalm 62:8 - Trusting God in the New Year
EASTER
John 12:13 - Palm Sunday
John 19:17-18 - The Cross
Matthew 28:5-6 - He Has Risen
Philippians 3:10 - The Power of His Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 - The Heart of the Gospel
Colossians 1:20 - Peace Through the Blood
THANKSGIVING
Psalm 86:12 - Troubled Yet Thankful
1 Chronicles 16:34 - The Big Picture
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 -Always, Continually, In Everything
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - Thanks, Faith, and Love
Psalm 92:1-2 - Give Thanks
CHRISTMAS
Luke 1:38 - Mary – A Bondslave
Luke 2:19 - Mary – Pondered
Matthew 1:20 - Be Not Afraid
Matthew 1:21 - The Lord Saves
Matthew 1:21 b - Save From Sin
Matthew 1:23 - God With Us
Matthew 1:24-25 - Obeying God During a Crisis
Luke 2:10 - Bad News, Good News
Luke 2:11 - Savior, Christ, Lord
Psalm 1
Psalm 1:1 - Walk, Stand, Sit
Psalm 1:2 - Delight in the Bible
Psalm 1:3 - Prospering
Psalm 1:4 - Wicked – Chaff
Psalm 1:5 - Standing with the Righteous
Psalm 1:6 - The Lord Knows
Psalm 61
Psalm 61:1 - Despair - Hope
Psalm 61:2 - Difficult Times
Psalm 61:3 - Refuge and Strength
Psalm 61:4 - Protection
Psalm 61:5 - Inheritance
Psalm 61:6 - Long Life
Psalm 61:7 - Eternal Life
Psalm 61:8 - Praising God
Colossians
Colossians 4:2 - Devoted to Prayer
Colossians 4:3 - Pray for Witnesses
Colossians 4:4 - Clearly Speak the Gospel
Colossians 4:5 - Live Wisely
Colossians 4:6 - Spoken Words
Various
Psalm 5:3 - Morning Prayers
Psalm 5:7 - Prepare To Worship
Psalm 5:8 - Pray for God’s Guidance
Psalm 62:1 - Take Time
Psalm 62:2 - My Rock of Protection
Psalm 95:1 - Prepare to Worship
Proverbs 1:7 - Knowledge
Proverbs 1:10 - Temptation
Proverbs 3:1 - Precious Teachings
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust
Proverbs 3:6 - Direction
Proverbs 14:34 - A Nation
Mark 1:35 - Time to Pray
John 13:17 - Know and Do
John 8:31 - Abiding in His Word
Romans 2:16 - Judgment
Philippians 4:13 - Strength
Luke 11
Luke 11:1 - Prayer
Luke 11:2 - Prayer - Praise
Luke 11:3 - Prayer - Daily Needs
Luke 11:4 - Prayer - Forgiveness
Luke 11:23 - For or Against
Luke 11:27 - Mothers - Parents
Luke 11:28 - Obey the Bible
Psalm 103
Psalm 103:1
Psalm 103:2
Psalm 103:3a
Psalm 103:3b
Psalm 103:4a
Psalm 103:4b
Psalm 103:5
Psalm 103:6
Psalm 103:7
Psalm 103:8
Psalm 103:9
Psalm 103:10
Psalm 103:11
Psalm 103:12
Psalm 103:13
Psalm 103:14
Psalm 103:15-16
Psalm 103:17
Psalm 103:18
Psalm 103:19
Psalm 103:20
Psalm 103:21
Psalm 103:22
JOHN 15
John 15:7
John 15:8
John 15:9
John 15:10
John 15:11
John 15:12
John 15:13
John 15:14
John 15:15
John 15:16
John 15:17
John 15:18
John 15:19
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By Date Released
August 27, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:13-14 - Submit to Authority
August 20, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:12 - Live to Glorify God
August 13, 2010 - Psalm 95:1 - Prepare to Worship
August 6, 2010 - Psalm 5:8 - Pray for God’s Guidance
July 30, 2010 - Psalm 5:7 - Prepare To Worship
July 23, 2010 - Psalm 5:3 - Morning Prayers
July 16, 2010 - Colossians 4:6 - Spoken Words
July 9, 2010 - Colossians 4:5 - Live Wisely
July 2, 2010 - Colossians 4:4 - Clearly Speak the Gospel
June 25, 2010 - Colossians 4:3 - Pray for Witnesses
June 18, 2010 - Colossians 4:2 - Devoted to Prayer
June 11, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:11 - Avoid Evil Desires
May 7, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:10 - The Believer’s Testimony
April 23, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:9 - b - A Description of the Church
April 16, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:9 - Proclaim Him
April 9, 2010 - Colossians 1:20 - Peace Through the Blood
April 2, 2010 - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 - The Heart of the Gospel
March 26, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:8 - Stumbling Over Jesus
March 19, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:7 - The Honored and The Dishonored
March 12, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:6 - The Foundation Cornerstone
March 5, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:5b - Priest and Sacrifices
February 26, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:5 - Spiritual Temples
February 19, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:4 - The Precious Living Stone
January 29, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:2b-3 - Grow Up
January 22, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:2 - Cravings
January 15, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:1b - Five Destructive Sins
January 8, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:1 - Putting Aside Wickedness
January 1, 2010 - Psalm 62:8 - Trusting God in the New Year
December 25, 2009 - Luke 2:10 - Bad News, Good News
December 18, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:25 - God’s Word Endures Forever
December 11, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:24 - Brevity of Life
December 4, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:23 - Born Again
November 27, 2009 - Psalm 86:12 - Troubled Yet Thankful
November 20, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:22 - Sincere Love
November 6, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:21 - Faith and Hope
October 30, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:20 - No Plan B
October 23, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:19 - Precious Blood
October 16, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:18 - Emptiness of Life
October 9, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:17 - Impartial Judge
October 2, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:16 - Because It Is Written
September 25, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:15 - A Holy Lifestyle
September 18, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:14 - Conformed or Obedient
September 11, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:13 - Prepared for Action
September 4, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:12 - Longing to Know More
August 28, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:11 - The Spirit Testifies
August 21, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:10 - A Diligent Search
August 14, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:9 - Salvation of Your Souls
August 7, 2009 - Psalm 1:6 - The Lord Knows
July 31, 2009 - Psalm 1:5 - Standing with the Righteous
July 24, 2009 - Psalm 1:4 - Wicked – Chaff
July 17, 2009 - Psalm 1:3 - Prospering
July 10, 2009 - Psalm 1:2 - Delight in the Bible
July 3, 2009 - Psalm 1:1 - Walk, Stand, Sit
June 26, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:8 - Love, Belief, and Joy
June 19, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:7 - The Purpose of Trials
June 12, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:6 - Joy in the Midst of Suffering
June 5, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:5 - Secure Salvation
May 29, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:4 - Eternal Inheritance
May 22, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:3 - A Living Hope
May 15, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2b - Grace and Peace
May 8, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2a - The Chosen Must Obey
May 1, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2a - The Son’s Blood
April 24, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2a - Sanctified by the Spirit
April 17, 2009 - Philippians 3:10 - The Power of His Resurrection
April 10, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2a - The Trinity
April 3, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:2a - God’s Foreknowledge
March 27, 2009 - Colossians 2:10 - Complete in Jesus
March 13, 2009 - Colossians 2:6 - Walk with Jesus
March 6, 2009 - 1 Peter 1:1 - A Letter to Temporary Residents
February 27, 2009 - John 8:31 - Abiding in His Word
February 20, 2009 - John 13:17 - Know and Do
February 13, 2009 - Mark 1:35 - Time to Pray
February 6, 2009 - 3 John 14 - Greetings and Peace
January 30, 2009 - 3 John 13 - Communicating with Others
January 23, 2009 - 3 John 12 - A Good Reputation
January 16, 2009 - 3 John 11 - Who to Imitate
January 9, 2009 - 3 John 10 - Confrontation
January 2, 2009 - Genesis 1:1 - Beginning Anew
December 26, 2008 - Matthew 1:24-25 - Obeying God During a Crisis
December 19, 2008 - Matthew 1:23 - God With Us
December 12, 2008 - Matthew 1:21 - Save From Sin
December 5, 2008 - Matthew 1:20 - Be Not Afraid
November 28, 2008 - Psalm 92:1-2 - Give Thanks
November 21, 2008 - 3 John 9 - Power and Prestige
November 14, 2008 - 3 John 8 - Ought to Support
November 7, 2008 - 3 John 7 - For The Name
October 31, 2008 - 3 John 6 - Loving and Supporting
October 24, 2008 - 3 John 5 - Showing Faith to Others
October 17, 2008 - 3 John 4 - No Greater Joy
October 10, 2008 - 3 John 3 - Faithfulness and Joy
October 3, 2008 - 3 John 2 - Prosperity and Good Health
September 26, 2008 - 3 John 1 - Expressing Love
September 19, 2008 - 2 John 13 - Extending a Greeting
August 29, 2008 - 2 John 12 - Face to Face
August 15, 2008 - 2 John 11 - No Participation
August 8, 2008 - 2 John 10 - No Support
August 1, 2008 - 2 John 9 - Remain True
July 18, 2008 - 2 John 8 - Watch Out!
July 11, 2008 - 2 John 7 - Deceivers
July 4, 2008 - 2 John 6 - This Is Love
June 27, 2008 - 2 John 5 - Commanded to Love
June 20, 2008 - 2 John 4 - Walking in Truth
June 13, 2008 - 2 John 3 - Grace, Mercy, and Peace
June 6, 2008 - 2 John 2 - Truth Causes Love
May 30, 2008 - 2 John 1 - Chosen Lady
May 15, 2008 - 1 John 5:21 - Parting Words
May 9, 2008 - 1 John 5:20 - Know Him
May 2, 2008 - 1 John 5:19 - Two Diverse Groups
April 25, 2008 - 1 John 5:18 - Kept from Sin
April 18, 2008 - 1 John 5:17 - Unrighteousness
April 11, 2008 - 1 John 5:16 - Praying for Sinners
March 28, 2008 - 1 John 5:15 - Answered Prayers
March 21, 2008 - 1 John 5:14 - Praying with Confidence
March 14, 2008 - 1 John 5:13 - Assurance
March 7, 2008 - 1 John 5:12 - The Simple Truth
February 29, 2008 - 1 John 5:11 - Eternal Life
February 22, 2008 - 1 John 5:10 - To Believe or Not To Believe
February 15, 2008 - 1 John 5:9 - God’s Testimony
February 8, 2008 - Psalm 62:2 - My Rock of Protection
February 1, 2008 - 1 John 5:6b-8 - The Testimony of Three
January 25, 2008 - Psalm 62:1 - Take Time
January 18, 2008 - 1 John 5:6 - Fully Human, Fully Divine
December 21, 2007 - Luke 2:19 - Mary – Pondered
December 14, 2007 - Luke 1:38 - Mary – A Bondslave
December 7, 2007 - 1 John 5:5 - Victory only in Jesus
November 30, 2007 - 1 John 5:4 - Victory Over The World
November 23, 2007 - 2 Thessalonians 1:3 - Thanks, Faith, and Love
November 16, 2007 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 -Always, Continually, In Everything
November 9, 2007 - 1 John 5:3 -Love and Obedience
November 2, 2007 - 1 John 5:2 - Love for Other Believers
October 26, 2007 - 1 John 5:1 - Believe in Christ
October 19, 2007 - 1 John 4:21 - Commanded to Love
October 12, 2007 - Psalm 119:33-34 - Lord, Teach Me
October 5, 2007 - 1 John 4:20 - Love God and Others
September 28, 2007 - Psalm 119:18 - Understanding the Bible
September 21, 2007 - 1 John 4:19 - The Reason We Love
September 14, 2007 - Psalm 119:11 - Great Treasure
September 7, 2007 - 1 John 4:18 - Overcoming Fear With Love
August 31, 2007 - Psalm 119:10 - Anchored by God’s Word
August 24, 2007 - 1 John 4:17 - Facing Judgment With Confidence
August 17, 2007 - Psalm 119:9 - Purified By The Word
August 10, 2007 - 1 John 4:16 - Knowledge and Belief
August 3, 2007 - 1 John 4:15 - Confession
July 20, 2007 - 1 John 4:14 - We Testify
July 13, 2007 - 1 John 4:13 - The Indwelling Holy Spirit
July 6, 2007 - 1 John 4:12 - Seeing God Through Our Love
June 29, 2007 - 1 John 4:11 - We Ought To Love
June 22, 2007 - 1 John 4:10 - God Loves Us
June 15, 2007 - 1 John 4:9 - God’s Love Demonstrated
June 8, 2007 - 1 John 4:8 - Absence of Love
June 1, 2007 - 1 John 4:7 - Loving Others
May 25, 2007 - 1 John 4:6 - Responding to The Word
May 18, 2007 - 1 John 4:5 - World View
May 11, 2007 - 1 John 4:4 - Victory
May 4, 2007 - 1 John 4:3 - Deny Jesus
April 27, 2007 - 1 John 4:2 - Confess Jesus
April 20, 2007 - 1 John 4:1 - Testing Teachers
April 13, 2007 - Matthew 28:5-6 - He Has Risen
April 6, 2007 - John 19:17-18 - The Cross
March 30, 2007 - John 12:13 - Palm Sunday
March 23, 2007 - 1 John 3:24 - The Holy Spirit In Us
March 16, 2007 - 1 John 3:23 - Believe in Jesus
March 9, 2007 - 1 John 3:22 - Answered Prayers
March 2, 2007 - 1 John 3:21 - Clear Conscience
Feb. 23, 2007 - 1 John 3:20 - Guilty Conscience
Feb. 16, 2007 - 1 John 3:19 - Love Provides Assurance
Feb. 9, 2007 - 1 John 3:18 - Love In Action
Feb. 2, 2007 - 1 John 3:17 - People in Need
Jan. 26, 2007 - 1 John 3:16 - Self-Giving Love
Jan. 19, 2007 - 1 John 3:15 - Hatred and Murder
Jan. 12, 2007 - 1 John 3:14 - Life and Love
Jan. 5, 2007 - Psalm 5:1-2 - A New Day
Dec. 29, 2006 - Acts 2:42 - A New Beginning
Dec. 22, 2006 - Luke 2:11 - Savior, Christ, Lord
Dec. 15, 2006 - Matthew 1:23 - God With Us
Dec. 8, 2006 - Matthew 1:21 - The Lord Saves
Dec. 1, 2006 - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Gratitude
Nov. 24, 2006 - 1 Chronicles 16:34 - The Big Picture
Nov. 17, 2006 - 1 John 3:13 - Hostility Toward Christians
Nov. 10, 2006 - 1 John 3:12 - Hatred
Nov. 3, 2006 - 1 John 3:11 - Love One Another
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