Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 10 Paul defends his authority as an apostle, addressing those who criticize him for being bold in his letters but unimpressive in person. He explains that his confidence comes from God, not human strength. Though he walks in the flesh, he does not wage war as the world does; instead, he uses spiritual weapons to demolish strongholds and take every thought captive to Christ. Paul warns against judging by appearance, reminding the Corinthians that true authority comes from God. He refuses to compare himself w
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 9 Paul continues to focus on generosity and cheerful giving. He encourages the Corinthians to fulfill their commitment to give generously to brethren in need, emphasizing that giving should be done willingly, not reluctantly or under pressure. He reminds them that whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, but whoever sows generously will reap abundantly. God loves a cheerful giver and provides abundantly so that believers can continue doing good works. Paul assures them that God will supply and multiply t
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 8 The Corinthians are encouraged to follow the Macedonian churches' example, giving generously despite their poverty. Their giving was an act of grace, overflowing from their joy in Christ. Paul reminds the Corinthians that true generosity comes from a willing heart, not obligation. He urges them to complete their commitment to give, just as they excel in faith, love, and knowledge. Paul points to Jesus as the ultimate example of generosity. Though rich, He became poor so that believers might become spiritu
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 7 Paul encourages the Corinthians to pursue holiness, cleansing themselves from anything that defiles body and spirit, as they live in reverence to God. He expresses his love for them, reminding them that his previous letter, though painful, was written to bring repentance, not harm. Paul rejoices that their sorrow led to repentance, producing a lasting change in their hearts. He contrasts godly sorrow, which leads to salvation without regret, with worldly sorrow, which profits nothing. Paul praises the Chr
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Why are God's people stronger together? What does it mean to be committed to believers, and what does that look like in your life? We teach new converts that their involvement with God's people is their lifeline, but are we demonstrating that years after becoming a Christian? Daily Bible Devotional (Volumes 1 and 2): Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle) Sponsors: Spiritbuilding Publishers Website: www.spiritbuilding.com Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ htt
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 6 The Corinthians are encouraged not to receive God’s grace in vain but to live faithfully, embracing the time for salvation. Paul describes the hardships he and his fellow workers endure—beatings, imprisonments, difficulties, and sleepless nights—yet they remain steadfast, acting with purity, patience, and sincere love. Though they are treated as impostors, they stay true; though sorrowful, they rejoice; though poor, they enrich many in Christ. Paul then warns the Corinthians against being unequally yoked
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 5 Earthly bodies resemble temporary tents, but God has prepared an eternal house for the future. While Christians may groan in their current bodies, they hold onto the hope of resurrection and the promise of being clothed in immortality. Paul encourages them to walk by faith, not by sight, knowing that being absent from the body means being present with the Lord. He emphasizes that all believers will stand before Christ to give an account of their lives. Because of this, he urges them to live with purpose,
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 4 Paul emphasizes that his ministry arises from God’s mercy, and he refuses to distort or manipulate God’s word. Instead, he preaches Christ openly, even though the gospel remains hidden to those blinded by the god of this world. He reminds the Corinthians that he is merely a servant, proclaiming Jesus as Lord, with God’s light shining in his heart. Paul describes the Christian life as a treasure in jars of clay, illustrating that the power comes from God, not from human strength. Though believers face affl
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 3 The apostle Paul explains he does not require letters of recommendation because the Corinthians themselves stand as proof of his ministry. Their transformed lives are letters from Christ, inscribed not on stone but on human hearts by the Spirit. He then contrasts the old covenant, which brought death through the law, with the new covenant, which imparts life through the Spirit. The law had glory, yet the ministry of the Spirit possesses even greater glory. Paul clarifies that through Christ, the veil that
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Daily Bible Devotional (Volumes 1 and 2): Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle) Sponsors: Jon Cunningham, Owner, Cunningham Financial Group Website: www.cunninghamfinancialgroup.com Phone: 205-326-7364 Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ https://tylercain.floify.com/ Phone: 813-380-8487 I'd like to simply include two passages of scripture today that are featured in our episode: Psalm 126 and Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. Please give them a follow-up read. Psalm 126 1 W
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 2 Paul explains that he is postponing his trip to Corinth to avoid causing great sorrow. He writes this letter, urging the church to forgive and restore a repentant member who had previously been disciplined, emphasizing that excessive punishment could lead to despair. Paul reminds them that forgiveness strengthens unity and prevents Satan from exploiting their division. He then describes his ministry, explaining how God guides believers in a triumphant mission to spread the fragrance of Christ everywhere.
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! II Corinthians 1 Paul begins his second letter to the Corinthians by praising God as the source of all comfort during times of affliction. He shares his own sufferings, explaining that trials teach reliance on God rather than on oneself. Paul assures the Corinthians that just as they participate in suffering, they will also receive God’s comfort. He recalls a life-threatening experience in Asia, where he “despaired of life” but was delivered through God’s power. Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer, illustrating how t
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Picking the title this week was tough, as you'll hear in the episode. It was a genuine pleasure to listen to the best golfer in the world add some incredibly valuable perspective about life, golf, work, and family. There are many awesome ways to testify to the love of Jesus. Sometimes you can say His name and tell people how much you love Him. Other times, it's just refusing to get caught up in valuing things about Jesus and others. Today's episode includes excerpts from a recent interview given by Scottie Scheffler at th
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Will just one sin cost the Christian their soul? If you sin just before you die, and do not repent, are you lost? If you are sinning now, and forget you did it, or don't even yet understand you are doing it, and refuse to repent, is it over? These are dominant questions across the religious landscape recently. Let's dive in on this, but with our full attention first on Jesus and the cross. From there, all good things can happen, even with flawed people like you and me. Daily Bible Devotional (Volumes 1 and 2): Amazon - (p