9“This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, The Life Application Bible) Today marks the seventh day of carnage in the Gaza Strip. Israel is undoubtedly preparing for a ground invasion, which would spare the indiscriminate killing … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

2“When you prepare for battle, the priest must come forward to speak to the troops. 3He will say to them, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. 4For the Lord your … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

4They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. 5Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.”… 10Then Jesus turned to the … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

32Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way.” 33The disciples replied, “Where would we get enough food here … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

24This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrested with him until the dawn began to break… …28“Your name will no longer be Jacob,” the man told him. “From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won.”(Genesis 32:24-28, Life … More Common Sense REBORN Daily Devotion

September 22 16“So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, Life Application Study Bible) Blessed greetings to you, my friends and family. I am getting into somewhat of a rhythm in Poland and my schedule has somewhat opened up. We had a nice … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

September 16 9As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. (Matthew 9:9, Life Application Study Bible) Blessed greetings to you, my friends and family. So it has been almost … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

August 31 14“The Lord himself will fight for you.  Just stay calm.”  (Exodus 14:14, Life Application Study Bible) Blessed Thursday Family.  The states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and even North Carolina, are emerging from the aftermath of another devastating hurricane.  This one, perhaps guided by the Hand of God, made landfall in “the Nature … More Common Sense REBORN Daily Devotion

August 28 1Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod.  About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?  We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”  (Matthew 2:1-2, Life Application Study … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

August 25 2The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master… 6So Potiphar gave Joseph complete administrative responsibility over everything he owned.  With Joseph there, he didn’t worry about a thing-except what kind of food to eat!  (Genesis 39:2-6, Life Application Study … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion