February 8 21He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? 22For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. 23If anyone has ears … More CSR Daily Devotion
The CSR (Common Sense Reborn) Daily Devotion kicked off to a very small audience at the start of the year. As this audience (hopefully) grows, new readers are going to find themselves in the middle of reading, prayer, serving, and fitness plans they may not fully understand, or be able to keep up with the … More CSR Daily Devotion
February 6 27”In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. 28Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty … More CSR Daily Devotion
I have been sharing Elevation Church’s weekly sermons because Pastor Steven Furtick has opened 2020 with an amazing series. This past weekend he delivered what I feel is one of his best sermon’s to date and it touches on a parable Jesus delivers in Matthew 25. Watch this when you have time today. If you … More Common Sense Reborn (CSR) Daily Devotion
February 4 21When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” (Mark 3:21) Mark and John both talk about how Jesus’ own family did not believe Jesus was who He claimed to be. I have always found this interesting. I’m sure the … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
Last night my wife and I fell back into old habits when she discovered we could watch the Superbowl live by downloading the FOX Sports app on our SmartTV. I cannot remember the last time I watched a Superbowl. I used to work in the grocery business, so the “Big Game” Sunday was huge business … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
Happy Groundhog Day! Only in America can a superstitious ritual involving a hibernating rodent become a pop-culture phenomenon. If you have never read the history of Groundhog Day, this is a quick read. Whether winter last six more weeks or longer really has never mattered to my family. The furthest north I have ever lived … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
February 1 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15”The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news.” (Mark 1:14-15) The Good News is here and I’m so excited to share it with you. What is … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
Today marks the completion of our first month of study. If you have been reading along this last month we have read the entire book of Matthew, along with Genesis, Exodus, and today’s “Deeper Reading” plan will put us halfway through Leviticus. The goal for January was to motivate you to find a forever church, … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
January 30 5So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.” (Matthew 27:5) I wanted to point out this verse, despite how dark and depressing it is, because this is the only place in the Gospels where we read that Judas hung himself. If you ever watch … More Common Sense Reborn Daily Devotion
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