We finish reading through Romans in today’s Bible reading. He ends the letter like he does all of his letters with greetings to specific individuals who have ministered to him and to the church at large. Of course, they don’t do it for the recognition (or they shouldn’t), but people like to be recognized for…
In today’s Bible reading, Paul highlights the fact that his ministry isn’t about him. He constantly points out that he is reaching out to others. His focus is never about him. He emphasizes here (and elsewhere) that one of his purposes — and one of our purposes — is to build up other people. Look…
Paul continues developing his thoughts on justification by grace through faith in today’s Bible reading. He says, “So then, as through one trespass there is condemnation for everyone, so also through one righteous act there is justification leading to life for everyone.” Romans 5:18 (CSB) Each of us is responsible for our own sin, yet…
This is my mother, Clara Beaman. Her influence and prayers helped to make me the man that I am. This is the twenty-first Mother’s Day that I have been unable to pick up the phone and wish her a “Happy Mother’s Day”. If your mother is still living, pick up the phone and let her…
Upfront, I want to apologize for this long post. It is by far the longest I have ever written. But like with all of my devotionals, I hope you will find this one helpful, encouraging, and applicable. Admittedly, I can be quite political in my Social Media posts. But I don’t like to get political…
In today’s Bible reading from Matthew 17, we come across a passage that is easy to misunderstand. Admittedly, I only came to see a nuance of this about a week or so ago. I was in our Adult Bible Study class at church and a friend brought out this issue of the “faith like a…
