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Tag Archives: Prayer
Why is he not ashamed of the Gospel?
Because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16b CSB) Paul clearly wanted the reader to know that he is not ashamed of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. Why? Because this good … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Devotion, Proverbs, Romans
Tagged Belief, Believe, Faith, God's Power, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Justification by Faith, Power, Power of God, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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What about You?
For I am not ashamed of the gospel. (Romans 1:16a CSB) What is the gospel? It is good news. What is the news? Here is one way the Apostle Paul presented it: Now I want to make clear for you, … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Romans
Tagged Apostle Paul, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Not Ashamed, persecution, Perseverance, Perseverance under trial, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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Older and Still at It
God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works. Even while I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, while I proclaim your power to another generation, your strength to all who … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Faith, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Pray, Prayer, Prayers, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Struggle
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Our Great Preparer
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, … Continue reading
Our Great Protector
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (V. 4 [NIV 1984 … Continue reading
Our Great Provider (part 2)
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul He guides me … Continue reading
Our Great Provider
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. (V. 1-2 [NIV 1984 ed.]) Sheep are well-known … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Dependence, Depending On God, Faith, Gospel, Grace, I Am the Good Shepherd, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 23, Salvation, Sheep, Shepherd, Sin
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The Wonderful Witness of Scripture
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life — that life was revealed, and we have seen … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion
Tagged Bible, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, Salvation, Testimony
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Right in My Eyes
In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 17:6 (and 21:25) ESV) The more things change, the more they stay the same. Solomon told us, “there is nothing new … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion
Tagged Bible, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Judges, Prayer, Psalm 119, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Word of God
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Godly Grief or Worldly Grief
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death (2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB) The church in Corinth had fallen into sin. Paul offered a pastoral rebuke of them through his “severe letter” … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Corinthians, Devotion
Tagged Confession, Faith, Godly Grief, Gospel, Grace, Grief, Jesus, Judas, Peter, Prayer, Repent, Repentance, Salvation, Sin, Worldly Grief
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Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 