Devotional categories: Secure In Christ

Living as an Example

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. Ephesians 4:32   Into the Text I love a check-list. There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when I am able to complete my to-do list. Reading this portion of Ephesians can

Read More »

Brand New

And to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth. Ephesians 4:24   Into the Text It seems as if every romantic comedy movie has a scene of a makeover montage with a big reveal of the heroine’s new

Read More »

Rooted in the Gospel

But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. Ephesians 4:15   Into the Text The innocence of a child is one of the sweetest things to witness. Their wonder, curiosity, and ability to believe whatever they hear make for

Read More »

Uniquely Gifted

And he himself gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12   Into the Text Even though we are called to be

Read More »

Living Differently

With all humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3   Into the Text Unity and peace. That can sound like wishful thinking, but the church is called to

Read More »

Far Beyond What We Think

Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21   Into the Text Every

Read More »

Rooted and Grounded in Love

You will be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you will be filled up to all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:18-19   Into the Text

Read More »

Unlimited Access

This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness. Ephesians 3:11-12   Into the Text It’s one thing to know that we have been saved by grace and have

Read More »

Qualified for Service

To me—less than the least of all the saints—this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8   Into the Text If we were to look at Paul’s resume to determine if he was the most fit to be an apostle, we would

Read More »

Stewarding Our Days

Namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6   Into the Text Whenever I find a new TV show, book, or restaurant I like, I want to make sure that people know

Read More »