Power of the Cross of Christ

January 30, 2023 Sue Love Christian Devotional Bible, Christianity, Cross of Christ, Encouragement, Faith, God, gospel, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, power of cross of Christ, Salvation, Songs

1 Corinthians 1:2 ESV “To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours.” I admit I used to skim through these introductions to … Continue reading Power of the Cross of Christ

Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross

December 7, 2021 Sue Love Christian Devotional Bible, Christianity, Cross of Christ, Encouragement, Faith, God, gospel, institutional church, Jesus Christ, Songs

Isaiah 9:8-12 ESV “The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall on Israel; and all the people will know, Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart: ‘The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, … Continue reading Jesus Leading us Back to The Cross

The Cross Emptied of its Power?

April 17, 2021 Sue Love Christian Devotional Cross of Christ, gospel of Jesus Christ, message of the cross, power of cross of Christ

1 Corinthians 1:17 ESV “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." There are many people today preaching a gospel, which they claim is the gospel of Jesus Christ, but the majority, it … Continue reading The Cross Emptied of its Power?

Who’s in Control of Your Life?

January 4, 2021 Sue Love Christian Devotional accountability, Cross of Christ, habitual sin, honesty, Jesus Christ, moral purity, parental controls, spiritual cleansing

Isaiah 1:4 NIV “Woe to the sinful nation, a people whose guilt is great, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! They have forsaken the Lord; they have spurned the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him.” The nation, in this case, is a spiritual nation, not a physical one, for … Continue reading Who’s in Control of Your Life?

Emptied of Its Power

May 21, 2020 Sue Love Christian Devotional Cross of Christ, death to sin, false gospel, gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, live to God, unity

1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.” I have heard people say that if the majority is of a … Continue reading Emptied of Its Power

But a New Creation

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Sue Love Christian Devotional boasting, Christianity, corrective lenses, Cross of Christ, death to sin, Encouragement, entertainment, Flesh, fun, holy living, Jesus Christ, showy, theatre

Corrective Lenses Galatians 6:11 ESV “See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.” As we get older, our eyesight begins to go. We get cataracts which make seeing a lot more difficult. I have them, but they only impact my night vision so far. But, I don’t drive at … Continue reading But a New Creation

Make No Treaty

March 11, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional affection, Christianity, Cross of Christ, Encouragement, Faith, hymns, idolatry, Tozer

“The old cross would have no truck with the world. For Adam's proud flesh it meant the end of the journey” (1) A. W. Tozer Destroy Them Totally Deuteronomy 7:1-6 NIV When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations… and when … Continue reading Make No Treaty

Deceptive Appearances

March 1, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, Cross of Christ, dead or alive, Encouragement, Faith, hymns, reputation, strength

Strengthen What Remains Revelation 3:1-2 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about … Continue reading Deceptive Appearances

Partiality to Wicked

October 15, 2017October 15, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional afflicted, Christianity, Cross of Christ, destitute, Encouragement, equity, fairness, Faith, favoritism, judging, judgment, justice, needy, partiality, righteous, Songs, weak, wicked

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 7:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 82 (Select vv. ESV). Showing Partiality (vv. 1-2) God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How … Continue reading Partiality to Wicked

Remain Steadfast

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, Cross of Christ, Encouragement, Faith, freedom, grace, legalism, libertinism, Man-made religion, obedience, perseverance, sheep, shepherd, slavery, Songs, steadfastness, Submission

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB). Keep Standing Firm (v. 1) It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a … Continue reading Remain Steadfast

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

Cross of Christ