4Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise His holy name. 5For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:4-5) Last night I spent some time reading Psalms, starting with Psalm 30 and the verses above … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
20“All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for their sins will be exposed.” (John 3:20) “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana “Arbeit Macht Frei” these iconic three words greet visitors at the main entrance to Auschwitz I. The slogan of German … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
20“All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for their sins will be exposed.” (John 3:20) Tomorrow will be a very somber day. Tomorrow I am heading to the one place I was desiring to travel to while on this deployment. Tomorrow, the post I will present to you will … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
27“These wicked people are heavy and prosperous; their waists bulge with fat. 28But their cities will be ruined. They will live in abandoned houses that are ready to tumble down. 29Their riches will not last, and their wealth will not endure. Their possessions will no longer spread across the horizon.” (Job 15:27-29) Happy New Year’s … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
13Suddenly, the Angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of Heaven-praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:13-14) Merry Christmas to everyone! Over 2,000 years ago, the host of Heaven’s armies crowded into see the Prince of … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
Christmas Eve 10When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:10-11) Good morning family. Today I want to … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
Countdown to Christmas 8That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9Suddenly, an Angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10but the Angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
Countdown to Christmas 4And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. (Luke 2:4-5) Good morning Family! The … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
Death to Distractions 15The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple. 16But the people mocked these messengers of God and despised their words. They scoffed at the prophets until the Lord’s anger could no longer be restrained and nothing … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
Work 20Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work.” (1 Chronicles 28:20) Do the work. King David gives his son, Solomon, this command in reference to building the first Temple in Jerusalem to be the House of the Lord. Solomon would follow King David’s instruction and build one of the greatest Temples … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion
