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

January 25 When we pray, “Our Father in heaven,” we are doing so much more than just asking for stuff.  We are entering into the very heart of God.  We are diving deeper into his character, his redemptive story, his love, and his sacred purpose.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 91) Good … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 24 But with the biggest, most peaceful smile-despite a broken leg and ruptured ankle ligaments-my eighteen-year-old son was praising God for his goodness.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 81) Many Blessings to you on this Monday afternoon family.  Dr. Derwin Gray opens Chapter 6 of “God, Do You Hear Me?” with … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 22 Through the sinless life of Jesus, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection, all who trust in him are regenerated, redeemed, reconciled, and restored into the family God promised Abraham.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 75) I hope you are all having a blessed weekend.  This week we … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 21 Early in Vicki’s journey with Jesus, God’s holiness made her even more appreciative of God’s grace.  This gratitude is called worship.  Worship is simply a life lived in appreciation of God’s mercy.  A prayerful life is a worshipful life.  (Gray, Derwin, “God, Do You Hear Me?” pg 53) Happy Friday Family!  Today we … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 20 When we pray “Our Father,” we are communing with our loving, sovereign creator, who holds us near his heart.  Our Father’s sovereign love means he is acting in wondrous and mysterious ways in history “to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him” (Ephesians 1:10).  (Gray, … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 17 “…and I say to myself that hate is too great a burden to bear.  I have decided to love.  If you are seeking the highest good, I think you can find it through love.”  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Where Do We Go From Here?” I wish you all a blessed, solemn day … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 15 “Both sons were lost.  One was lost in self-loathing and sin.  The other was lost in pride and sin.  Both missed the love of their father.  However, one woke up to his father’s love and came back home. Come home.  And do not leave Abba’s house.”  (Gray, Derwin.  “God, do you hear me?” … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 14 “Love is an essential attribute of who God is.  Just as God is eternal, he has eternally loved you.  There has never been a moment that God has not loved you.  He loved you before there were moments.  His love for you stretches from eternity past to eternity present.”  (Gray, Derwin.  “God, do … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

January 13 “We must ask God to give us eyes that can see in the dark so we can perceive his invisible kingdom of light.”  (Gray, Derwin.  “God, do you hear me?” pg. 23) Good morning Family!  Dr. Derwin Gray opens chapter 2, “Our Father is Loving,” with some stirring perspective: describing life in Israel … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion