Submitted by Alison N. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Words and actions; speech and behavior; confession and obedience There is something beautiful about a life where your words match your actions. When I think about people I aspire to be like, heroes of faith or those who have accomplished much and changed the world – it [...]
Submitted by Andy T. from Gracepoint Hsinchu Church REFLECTION QUESTIONS Luke 6:20-22 Note the radically countercultural definition of being blessed. •Why would these be the ones who are blessed in Jesus’ eyes, and what does this say about discipleship and the world-system? This passage tells us that the poor, those who are hungry now, those [...]
Submitted by James C. from Gracepoint San Diego Church Shriveled hand, shriveled hearts Here, we have a man with a shriveled hand, certainly an unfortunate situation that should’ve evoked compassion from others. But when the Pharisees looked at this man, what came to their minds was not the suffering that this man had faced because [...]
Welcome to Gracepoint Devotions! We hope this site will be a useful resource for your personal devotions. The latest devotion time (DT) packets will now be available for download at the sidebar to your right, in the section underneath “About Gracepoint Devotions.” We are offering two different types of DTs starting from this week: the [...]
Submitted By Esther K. from Gracepoint Davis Church Looking back on this past week’s daily devotions, some teachings regarding time and how to see our times that I want to remember as I start another new year are as follows: – The fact that my life will end. My days of my life are numbered. [...]
Submitted by Sue Yi, Gracepoint Berkeley Compare Goliath’s description in vv. 4-6 with how David sees him in v. 26. What did David ignore, and what factors did David find significant? Goliath’s description was very impressive: Over nine feet tall; bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing [...]
Submitted by Michelle Sun, Gracepoint Berkeley Acts 28:30-31 For the two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. As I think about Apostle Paul’s life, I think [...]
Suggested Instructions Read the assigned passage for the day and answer the reflection question(s) provided. There are no memory verses. Click here to download DT Packet. Daily Devotion and Bible Reading Plan Monday 11/15 Revelation 9:13-21 Tuesday 11/16 [...]