jacarroll71Aug 27, 2017The Care and Feeding of Recovering IdolatersIdol worshipers are not beyond the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. So how should we welcome them into the fellowship of His Church?...
jacarroll71May 31, 2016Taking Time to CelebrateThe wall builders took time to celebrate the work accomplished. Do you? Today’s reading: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Don’t let the relentless...
jacarroll71Nov 6, 2015The Confusing Faces of SinGood defensive units in football confuse their opponents by showing many different lineups, leaving the offense wondering what to expect....
jacarroll71Oct 15, 2015Distress and ComfortWhile the Christian rests in his relationship to God through Christ, he is not unaffected by the circumstances of everyday life,...
jacarroll71Oct 1, 2015The Purposes of GodGod’s purposes include all nations, all peoples, and all times and result in the exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all. Today’s...
jacarroll71Sep 22, 2015The God of Peace and the Peace of GodIn the best human relationships, there are moments of deep disappointment, alienation, pride, and disagreement, but the God of love and...
jacarroll71Sep 17, 2015Why Life is Not VainThe gospel of Jesus Christ shows us why the earthly life of believers, while far from as complete as it will be in glory, is also not...
jacarroll71Sep 16, 2015Poverty, Joy, and GenerosityGod’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...
jacarroll71Sep 4, 2015The Mature ThinkerToday’s reading: Proverbs 5-6; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him:...
jacarroll71Aug 27, 2015The Care and Feeding of Recovering IdolatersToday’s reading: Psalms 132-135; I Corinthians 8 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. 16 They have...
jacarroll71Aug 24, 2015Peace and Purity in the ChurchToday’s reading: Psalm 120-123; I Corinthians 6 6 Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but...
jacarroll71Aug 19, 2015Unity for God’s GloryToday’s reading: Psalm 112-115; I Corinthians 1 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your...