This week’s devotionals were focused on the death and resurrection of Jesus! What thoughts and ideas did you have as you reflected on Jesus’ sacrifice for you? What emotions did you have as you read about his resurrection and power over death! If necessary, go back and read anything you received this past week that …
Author Archives: Jonathan Kobayashi
22010.357 Week 51: Review and Reflect
Time for some reflection. What have you learned about Jesus’ love over the past several weeks? If necessary, go back and read anything you received this past week that you want to reconsider … or that you missed! Quick Links Jesus Surrenders to His Father’s Will Go and Make Disciples! Introduction to Highlights in the …
22010.364 Week 52: Review and Reflect
Take a few moments to think about all that you have learned about God’s love! What difference is that knowledge making in your life? How is God’s love flowing through you to those around you? If necessary, go back and read anything you received this past week that you want to reconsider … or that …
22010.237 Parables in the Gospel of Luke
For the next eight weeks, the daily devotionals will be based on parables found in the Gospel of Luke. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus throughout the Gospels. Throughout the book of Luke, we see Jesus interacting with individuals, his small group of …
22010.358 Sabbath
“The heavens and the earth were completed with everything that was in them. By the seventh day God finished the work that he had been doing, and he ceased on the seventh day all the work that he had been doing. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on it he ceased …
32453.2 Abiding Room
Watch the video, “Abiding Room” (An Internet connection is required). The 3 Levels of Life As a believer, do you still struggle with anger or unforgiveness? Anxiety? Depression? Impatience? Envy or jealousy? Are you tired of trying to be a “good Christian” only to fall short? Why is the divorce rate the same or higher among Christians compared …
32453.1 Kevin’s Testimony
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. -Jonah 2:8 I was born in Kansas and when I was five our family moved to Arizona. I grew up in a home that I would call a “Leave it to Beaver” type of home. My parents are wonderful people who made …
23251 Hope in God’s Promises
See “Bible Promises for Hope” main menu The Bible is full of promises from God that can help us find hope and strength when we need it most. By clinging to God’s promises, we demonstrate our faith in His trustworthiness and loving concern for us. The author of the book of Hebrews writes, “Let us …
23253 Promises for Your Situation
What are the circumstances that most occupy your thinking? Abandonment “[God has promised), ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” —Hebrews 13:5, NIV “Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you …
23254 Promises for Your Feelings
What emotions trouble you? Afraid “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” —Romans 8:14–15 “I am holding you by your right …