January 12 “We are going to learn and inhabit a life of prayer.  Jesus mastered the art of prayer because he is the Master.”  (Gray, Derwin.  “God, do you hear me?” pg. 12) Good morning Family!  We are midweek so it is a good time to wrap up our study of Chapter 1 of “God, … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 11 “Through the pages of this book, I am going to hold your hand and journey with you, not as an expert, but as a fellow traveler, in learning and living the prayer that God always answers.”  (Gray, Derwin.  “God, do you hear me?” pg. 9) Happy National Championship Day for the GA Bulldogs!  … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 10 “If we will allow the Spirit of God to speak afresh to us, his life-giving words can transform us.  We, too, can be “astonished” at Jesus’ teaching.”  (Gray, Derwin “God, do you hear me?” pg 4) Good morning family.  I hope you had an amazing weekend.  I worked, but it was rewarding, purpose-filled … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 7 “Derwin’s life doesn’t smell as stuffy as a library or as sterile as a laboratory.  Its aroma is authenticity with a splash of hardship.”  (TerKeurst, Lysa.  Foreword xiv “God, do you hear me?”) Good morning family.  Today is the last time I will be able to post until we dive into Dr. Derwin … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 6 “There’s something different about a person who prays.  I mean, a person who really prays.  My friend Dewin is this kind of person.”  (TerKeurst, Lysa.  Foreword xiii “God, do you hear me?”) Good morning family.  The quote above comes from the first lines of a beautiful introduction to Dr. Derwin Gray’s latest work:  … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 5 “We find ourselves racked with anxiety, exhaustion, bitterness, and frustration because the sandcastles we have worked so hard to build are wiped away by the rising tides and cruel waves that crash on our lives.”  (Gray, Derwin; “God, do you hear me?” pg 3) Welcome to 2022 family!  This blog is going to … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

December 31-New Year’s Eve 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

December 30 20He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen.  Come, Lord Jesus.  (Revelation 22:20) A thousand times over, I profess the same request John states at the end of his revelation:  Come, Lord Jesus.  May you all lift your hands in prayer today and plead for Jesus’ glorious return.  … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

December 29 6He said to me:  “It is done.  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.  To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.   (Revelation 21:6) Good morning family!  Just three days left in 2021.  The kids are out of … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

December 28 12And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.  Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.  (Revelation 20:12) John’s Revelation mentions the Book of Life, and he details … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion