The Upward Look

part of 
MDH Ministry 

 

  

The Upward Look is a weekly Biblical devotional column.

Past Columns

By Scripture Reference
or Major Subject


The Sermon on the Mount
- Matthew 5-7
  • Matthew 5:1-2 - The Preface to the Sermon on the Mount
  • Matthew 5:3 - Poor In Spirit
  • Matthew 5:4 - A Mourning Disciple
  • Matthew 5:5 - A Gentle Servant
  • Matthew 5:6 - Hunger and Thirst
  • Matthew 5:7 - Merciful to Others
  • Matthew 5:8 - Pure in Heart
  • Matthew 5:9 - Peacemakers
  • Matthew 5:10 - Persecuted for Righteousness
  • Matthew 5:11-12 - Insulted and Falsely Accused
  • Matthew 5:13 - Salty Believers
  • Matthew 5:14a - A Light In A Dark World
  • Matthew 5:14-15 - Hidden or Visible
  • Matthew 5:16 - Glorify God
  • Matthew 5:17 - Fulfil Scripture
  • Matthew 5:18 - Scripture Endures
  • Matthew 5:19 - Obeying All Scripture
  • Matthew 5:20 - Greater Righteousness
  • Matthew 5:21 - Change of Heart

    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 2:13a - Submit
  • 1 Peter 2:13-14 - Submit to Authority
  • 1 Peter 2:15 - Doing Good
  • 1 Peter 2:16 - Free but Servants
  • 1 Peter 2:17 - Respect for Others
  • 1 Peter 2:18 - Respect in the Workplace
  • 1 Peter 2:19 - Persevere Through Suffering
  • 1 Peter 2:20 - Suffering That Brings Honor to God
  • 1 Peter 2:21 - Follow Christ’s Example
  • 1 Peter 2:22 - Jesus, the Perfect Sinless Example
  • 1 Peter 2:23 - He Did Not Retaliate
  • 1 Peter 2:24 - Jesus, Our Substitute
  • 1 Peter 2:24 -- Easter - Pondering Calvary and Easter
  • 1 Peter 2:25 - The Shepherd and The Sheep



    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
  • 2 Timothy 2:15 - Resolve to Please God
  • Psalm 40:8 - Two Good Resolutions
  • 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
  • 1 Peter 2:24 - Pondering Calvary and Easter
  • Philippians 2:8 - Obedient Even in Death
  • Philippians 2:9 - His Great Name
  • Philippians 2:10 - Bowing Before Jesus


    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
  • Philippians 4:6 - Coping in a Crazy World
  • Deuteronomy 28:2 - Blessings and Obedience


    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
  • Galatians 4:4-5 - The Coming of Christ
  • 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 - Crying Out to God
  • Psalm 61:2 - My Heart is Faint
  • 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



    Psalm 63
  • Psalm 63:1 a - In The Wilderness
  • Psalm 63:1 b - Seeking God
  • Psalm 63:2 - Desire to Worship
  • Psalm 63:3 - Faithful Love
  • Psalm 63:4 - Life Filled With Praise
  • Psalm 63:5 - A Satisfied Soul
  • Psalm 63:6 - Awake in Bed
  • Psalm 63:7 - Comfort in God’s Presence and Help
  • Psalm 63:8 - Clinging to God
  • Psalm 63:9-10 - Coming Judgment
  • Psalm 63:11 - Rejoice in 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
  • Genesis 22:14 - The Lord Provides
  • Psalm 5:3 - Morning Prayers
  • Psalm 5:7 - Prepare To Worship
  • Psalm 5:8 - Pray for God’s Guidance
  • Psalm 33:12 - A Blessed Nation
  • Psalm 62:1 - Take Time
  • Psalm 62:2 - My Rock of Protection
  • Psalm 94:18 - Sustaining Love
  • 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
  • Matthew 9:35 - Everyday Task
  • Matthew 9:36 - Suffering and Hurting People
  • Matthew 9:37 - The Harvest and The Workers
  • Matthew 9:38 - Pleading For Workers
  • Mark 1:35 - Time to Pray
  • John 13:17 - Know and Do
  • John 8:31 - Abiding in His Word
  • Romans 2:16 - Judgment Day
  • Romans 2:16 - Judgment
  • Philippians 2:9 - The Name
  • Philippians 2:10 - Bowing Before Jesus
  • Philippians 4:13 - Strength



    Luke 11
  • Luke 11:1 - Prodded to Pray
  • Luke 11:2-4 - Pattern for Prayer
  • Luke 11:2 - Pattern for Prayer: Praising
  • Luke 11:4 - Pattern for Prayer: Repenting
  • Luke 11:3 - Pattern for Prayer: Asking
  • Luke 11:2b, 4b - Pattern for Prayer: Yielding
  • Luke 11:5-8 -Persistence in Prayer: The Parable
  • Luke 11:9-10 -Persistence in Prayer: The Principle
  • Luke 11:11-13 -Provision through Prayer

  • 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
  • By Date Released




  • May 18, 2012 - Matthew 5:21 - Change of Heart
  • May 11, 2012 - Matthew 5:20 - Greater Righteousness
  • May 4, 2012 - Matthew 5:19 - Obeying All Scripture
  • April 27, 2012 - Matthew 5:18 - Scripture Endures
  • April 19, 2012 - Philippians 2:10 - Bowing Before Jesus
  • April 13, 2012 - Philippians 2:9 - His Great Name
  • April 6, 2012 - Philippians 2:8 - Obedient Even in Death
  • March 30, 2012 - Matthew 5:17 - Fulfil Scripture
  • March 16, 2012 - Matthew 5:16 - Glorify God
  • March 9, 2012 - Matthew 5:14-15 - Hidden or Visible
  • March 2, 2012 - Matthew 5:14a - A Light In A Dark World
  • February 24, 2012 - Matthew 5:13 - Salty Believers
  • February 3, 2012 - Matthew 5:11-12 - Insulted and Falsely Accused
  • January 27, 2012 - Matthew 5:10 - Persecuted for Righteousness
  • January 20, 2012 - Matthew 5:9 - Peacemakers
  • January 13, 2012 - Matthew 5:8 - Pure in Heart
  • January 6, 2012 - Matthew 5:7 - Merciful to Others
  • December 30, 2011 - 2 Timothy 2:15 - Resolve to Please God
  • December 9, 2011 - Matthew 5:6 - Hunger and Thirst
  • December 2, 2011 - Matthew 5:5 - A Gentle Servant
  • November 25, 2011 - Deuteronomy 28:2 - Blessings and Obedience
  • November 18, 2011 - Matthew 5:4 - A Mourning Disciple
  • November 11, 2011 - Matthew 5:3 - Poor In Spirit
  • November 4, 2011 - Matthew 5:1-2 - The Preface to the Sermon on the Mount
  • October 28, 2011 - Luke 11:11-13 -Provision through Prayer
  • October 21, 2011 - Luke 11:9-10 - Persistence in Prayer: The Principle
  • October 14, 2011 - Luke 11:5-8 - Persistence in Prayer: The Parable
  • October 7, 2011 - Luke 11:2b, 4b - Pattern for Prayer: Yielding
  • September 30, 2011 - Luke 11:3 - Pattern for Prayer: Asking
  • September 23, 2011 - Luke 11:4 - Pattern for Prayer: Repenting
  • September 16, 2011 - Luke 11:2 - Pattern for Prayer: Praising
  • September 9, 2011 - Luke 11:2-4 - Pattern for Prayer
  • September 2, 2011 - Luke 11:1 - Prodded to Pray
  • August 26, 2011 - Matthew 9:38 - Pleading For Workers
  • August 19, 2011 - Matthew 9:37 - The Harvest and The Workers
  • August 12, 2011 - Matthew 9:36 - Suffering and Hurting People
  • August 5, 2011 - Matthew 9:35 - Everyday Task
  • July 29, 2011 - Psalm 63:11 - Rejoice in God
  • July 22, 2011 - Psalm 63:9-10 - Coming Judgment
  • July 14, 2011 - Psalm 63:8 - Clinging to God
  • July 7, 2011 - Psalm 33:12 - A Blessed Nation
  • July 1, 2011 - Psalm 63:7 - Comfort in God’s Presence and Help
  • June 24, 2011 - Psalm 63:6 - Awake in Bed
  • June 17, 2011 - Psalm 63:5 - A Satisfied Soul
  • June 10, 2011 - Psalm 63:4 - Life Filled With Praise
  • June 3, 2011 - Psalm 63:3 - Faithful Love
  • May 27, 2011 - Psalm 63:2 - Desire to Worship
  • May 20, 2011 - Psalm 63:1 b - Seeking God
  • May 13, 2011 - Psalm 63:1 a - In The Wilderness
  • May 6, 2011 - Philippians 2:10 - Bowing Before Jesus
  • April 29, 2011 - Philippians 2:9 - The Name
  • April 22, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:24 -- Easter - Pondering Calvary and Easter
  • April 15, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:25 - The Shepherd and The Sheep
  • April 8, 2011 - Psalm 94:18 - Sustaining Love
  • April 1, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:24 - Jesus, Our Substitute
  • March 18, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:23 - He Did Not Retaliate
  • March 11, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:22 - Jesus, the Perfect Sinless Example
  • March 4, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:21 - Follow Christ’s Example
  • February 4, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:20 - Suffering That Brings Honor to God
  • January 28, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:19 - Persevere Through Suffering
  • January 21, 2011 - Genesis 22:14 - The Lord Provides
  • January 14, 2011 - Romans 2:16 - Judgment Day
  • January 7, 2011 - 1 Peter 2:18 - Respect in the Workplace
  • December 31, 2010 - Psalm 40:8 - Two Good Resolutions
  • December 24, 2010 - Galatians 4:4-5 - The Coming of Christ
  • December 17, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:17 - Respect for Others
  • December 3, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:16 - Free but Servants
  • November 26, 2010 - Philippians 4:6 - Coping in a Crazy World
  • November 12, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:15 - Doing Good
  • November 5, 2010 - Psalm 61:8 - Praising God
  • October 29, 2010 - Psalm 61:7 - Eternal Life
  • October 22, 2010 - Psalm 61:6 - Long Life
  • October 15, 2010 - Psalm 61:5 - Inheritance
  • October 8, 2010 - Psalm 61:4 - Protection
  • October 1, 2010 - Psalm 61:3 - Refuge and Strength
  • September 24, 2010 - Psalm 61:2 - My Heart is Faint
  • September 17, 2010 - Psalm 61:1 - Crying Out to God
  • September 10, 2010 - 1 Peter 2:13a - Submit
  • 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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