1 Corinthians 9:24-27 In 1976 one of the most iconic motivational movies of all time came onto the scene. Rocky is a well-known story of struggle and determination that shows the potential of an underdog on the rise and with arguably the most recognizable movie theme song. The first sixteen bars of “Gonna Fly Now” are probably playing in your head right now. The infamous training montage has the p...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 This year we celebrated the 250th anniversary of America. A country based on a simple concept. Freedom! The Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In America we are free to pursue what...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:3-12 Just the other day Sarah and I took Paisley to the movies for the first time to see Toy Story 5 (pretty good movie). For our household we have watched the first through the fourth one about 5 times each leading up to this point, as Paisley loves Buzz and Woody. During Toy story 5 Paisley was blown away at all the Buzz Lightyears that started the movie out, so much so that dad ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:1-2 You are going to face critics! You are going to face antagonism and pressure from people! You are going to have people who are going to attempt to discredit your testimony, purpose, and authority! How’s that for an encouraging way to start this devotional?! Sadly, it’s the truth. Over the years, I have had people tell me that I was “too young,” “too inexperienced,” “too simple,...  Read More

Week 8Main Point and Overview:    After the Apostle Paul had spent 18 months starting, building, and discipling the Corinthians, he left. It was during this time that a group of antagonists rose up calling Paul’s “credentials” into question. The danger in this was that if the Corinthians were persuaded to believe these antagonists, they could be susceptible to rejecting Paul’s doctrinal teachings ...  Read More

Ephesians 5:2 & Romans 12:10 One of my favorite verses is 1 John 4:19 - “We love because He first loved us.” 7 words. 1 BIG meaning. We have the opportunity to love others because we were first loved by Christ. We can love selflessly, honestly, without conditions - because we have seen Jesus Himself do that for us.Something I ask myself often is “are my actions reflecting Christ?” There are lots o...  Read More