March 2 Here’s how this exploration will unfold:  Chapter 1 invites a new posture-from the comfort of controlling our experience to one that rests from control.  (Smith, Mandy.  “Unfettered” pg 12) We’ve reached March and are diving into book #2 of our 2022 reading list:  Mandy Smith’s “Unfettered.”  You can click the links listed to … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

February 26 When we pray, “And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:13), we are affirming our participation in Abba’s kingdom and our incorporation into Jesus’ resounding defeat of the evil one.  In a very real sense, the armor of God is a portrait of Messiah Jesus.  … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

February 25 The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer that Abba always answers.  We had best believe he is answering our prayers in ways that we may not be able to see now.  In the future, we will look back and see his fingerprints of grace.  (Dr. Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?”  pg. 266) … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

February 21 Spiritual warfare is real. Be aware, but not afraid.  Be cognizant, but don’t become captivated. Never forget, the cross was bloody, and the tomb is empty.  Jesus won.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 245) Hello Friends!  It’s been ten days since my last post.  I can not even remember the … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

February 12 When you pray, “Give us today our daily bread,” you are saying, “Jesus, I trust you.  I will take care of your kingdom business and you will take care of mine.”  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 201) Welcome to the weekend Friends!  As promised yesterday, I stated that I had … More Common Sense REBORN Daily Devotion

February 11 When we compare what we have with what others have, we detach ourselves from having a heart of gratitude.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 193) Happy Friday Family!  I hope you have had a blessed week.  I had a truly, miraculous day yesterday.  I try not to share too many … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

February 9 King Jesus, the praise of all of heaven, steps into time and space to pour the riches of his grace upon us.  We go from spiritual poverty to endless riches in his kingdom.  The riches are not stuff.  He is the treasure.  As we treasure him, our hearts will trust him to provide … More Common Sense REBORN Daily Devotion

February 3 When we pray “your kingdom come…on earth as it is in heaven,” we are asking God to help us love our neighbor.  We are requesting to become a person that “does no wrong to a neighbor”(Romans 13:10).  As we pursue this kingdom of love with our lives, acting justly and generously, we are … More Common Sense REBORN Daily Devotion

February 2 As a kingdom of priests, we are to personify to the world what love, reconciliation, justice, peace, and life look like under the gracious rule of Jesus in Abba’s kingdom.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 145) Hello Friends!  It has been a week since I last posted.  I am sorry … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 26 When we pray “your kingdom come… on earth as it is in heaven,” we are praying to participate in the kingdom story so we can become like the king of the story.  His ways, his life, his attitude become ours (Phillipians 2:5).  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 107) Good morning … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion