Topic: God’s will Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:15, ESV Anyone who knows the right thing to do, but does not do it, is sinning. James 4:17, NCV I choose to use two DIFFERENT translations of these verses to emphasize a point… Read More »
A Bridge
We are often asked, “Why are you called the Bridge?” or “What is the scripture reference for your church name?” In the not too distant future, Pastor Joey will be addressing these questions even further. But in the meantime, read the following scripture, which begins the conversation… 1 Timothy 2:1-8 | TLB Here are my… Read More »
Half-Baked
Topic(s): Christian living, Evangelism & Love In the same way, faith by itself—that does nothing—is dead. James 2:17, NCV My daughter, Eliana, brought up an interesting thought as we read this passage of scripture together: “If you do ‘works’ but have no faith, or if you have ‘faith’ but do no good works—aren’t both of… Read More »
What Comes Out of My ‘Pie Hole’
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for… Read More »
Father of Lights
Guest Blogger: Eliana Lyons “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” -James 1:17 ESV In yesterday’s devotion, I focused on the gifts God sends. Today, I’m focusing on where those gifts come from, the Father of… Read More »
Postman
Topic: Salvation, Evangelism & Eschatology Page: 365 And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Revelation 19:9, ESV The invitation list is being prepared now—is your name on it? An… Read More »
“Tilling” Season 🚜
Topic: Persecution & Evangelism Page: 357 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me. John 5:21, ESV Persecution is a result of ignorance more than anything. That statement is a bit elementary, but nonetheless true in both its interpretation and… Read More »
The Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ
Topic: Salvation Page: 347 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it… Read More »
Void
Topic: Leadership Page: 344 …having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 2 Timothy 3:5, 12, ESV Two truths interlocked, verses apart—the godly will not be fakers and they will be persecuted for their godliness. Am… Read More »
Where to Eat…
Topic: Motivation & Christian living Page: 324 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6, ESV Does anyone truly HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness? My mind is blown away every time I read these three chapters that make up the Sermon on the Mount. My Bible is… Read More »
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