This Week's Devotional

Apr 9, 2025

Whatever thing I thought would make life good… It will never be enough. It was, of course, never supposed to be enough. Only the gift of God through Christ in the Spirit “fills” us.

A Christian and an American

The relationship of Christians to politics in America is, by its nature, somewhat complicated. After all, we're not vassals of a distant Empire, or uprooted exiles--we're citizens of a country premised on the concept of us all having some measure of ability to influence the government.

David Griffiths 10/28/20 David Griffiths 10/28/20

But Seek First

"BUT SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE ADDED TO YOU." -Jesus Christ (Mat 6:33)

David Griffiths 10/21/20 David Griffiths 10/21/20

Quietness and Trust

Assyria was a unique superpower of the ancient world. It was one of the first, really, to attempt to bring the whole known world under one (taxable) roof. It set out to accomplish this by using military might and brutality. It says something of your tactics when the Babylonians, the Persians, and Rome (with its practice of crucifixion) looked on you as barbaric.

David Griffiths 10/14/20 David Griffiths 10/14/20

Getting Strong Now

How do we get healthier? Harder to beat? Quicker to recover?
One of the first answers to that question has to be: get stronger.
Thankfully this is a subject Scripture has much to say about. Here are a few of my favorite passages on this topic, in which we'll find much help..

David Griffiths 10/7/20 David Griffiths 10/7/20

Practice Society Distancing

How significant is Sabbath to spiritual health?
Let's observe a few points, along with a counterpoint, from Scripture.

David Griffiths 9/30/20 David Griffiths 9/30/20

Withdrawing From Dark and Desolate Places

And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. (Mar 1:35 ESV)

David Griffiths 9/24/20 David Griffiths 9/24/20

Dark and Desolate Places of Hope

Great verses to reflect on... which I may do later. For now, simply read, consider, and enjoy.

David Griffiths 9/17/20 David Griffiths 9/17/20

A Most Pleasant Life

Last week we saw Jesus develop this: true peace in this life only comes from Jesus, by the Spirit, using the Word. Jesus wants us to understand the connection between Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and us having lives with life and peace in them.

David Griffiths 9/9/20 David Griffiths 9/9/20

How to Stuff a Wallet

Last week we heard Jesus say that “the Spirit gives life,” which He explains by saying that “the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63)
There is an important connection between four things here: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and us having lives with life in them.

David Griffiths 9/2/20 David Griffiths 9/2/20

I'll Take Life, Please!

How’s your life?
I think most of us can confidently say, “Ummmmm…”
Whatever “life” is, sign us up for an upgrade!.