Weekly Word Devotion
Religion February 26, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Colson was Attorney General for President Nixon. He was sentenced to prison for his part in the WATERGATE scandal. Chuck came to Christ while in jail, and upon his release, formed a prison ministry. While visiting inmates, he noticed one man in an unclean cell in the fetal position. Chuck shared the gospel with the man, and told him to say aloud the name of Jesus daily. Upon his return visit, Chuck noticed the man’s cell was clean. When asked about the change, the man replied, “Jesus lives here now.”
Weekly Word Devotional
Religion February 18, 2019
By: Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
Last month the Golden Globe Awards recognized actor Christian Bale, best known for his role as BATMAN. Bale gave credit to Satan. Another devil disciple in the entertainment industry. Anti-Christ celebs continue to corrupt the Christian character of our country. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Weekly Word Devotional
Religion February 11, 2019
Weekly Word Devotion
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
World Revival Director, David Rivett, stated that God has a different math than he uses as an accountant. Rivett referred to Matthew 14:13-21 (5 loaves of bread + 2 fish = 5,000). One boy’s Happy Meal feed a crowd of 5,000 people with 12 baskets of leftovers! A good story to teach children to share. Wonder what the boy’s mother said when he got home? I can relate to Rivett’s observation; Proverbs 22:9, “A generous man will himself be blessed.”
Weekly Word Devotion
Religion January 22, 2019
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
A news company reported a human interest story about a 69 year old lady who used her DNA to identify her birth mother. She discovered the name and address of a cousin who informed her that her mom was 88 years old and living in a nursing home. Their reunion was tearful as her mom shared that she had been told her daughter was still-born, and for almost seven decades, believed her only child was dead. There was no mention of a criminal investigation; but you can be sure satan was at work. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.”
Weekly Word Devotion
Religion December 5, 2018
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
John Winthrop, Governor, Massachuetts Bay Colony, in a letter to his church, wrote, “We must delight in each other; make the conditions of others our own; rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together as members of the same body, to keep unity in the bond of peace.” The lyrics of a Christmas song, “Peace on earth, goodwill to man” will be a reality when the Prince of Peace returns. Until then, let us claim Ephesians 3:14, “For He is our peace.”
Weekly Word Devotion
Religion October 24, 2018
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
The thing that separates Christianity from other world religions is grace. While other religions teach works are needed to earn eternal life, the Bible states its a grace gift. Ephesians 2:8,9 “For by grace are you saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, least any man should boast.” Verse 10, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” May our good works be a witness of a changed life.
The Weekly Word Devotional
Religion October 17, 2018
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil . . .” Last week I wrote about the record recession of 2008; major money loss caused by misconduct in the investment industry. In 2009, in an effort to restore investor confidence, Harvard Business School adopted the MBA Oath. Graduates pledged “to act with the utmost integrity, to resist decisions and behavior that advance my own narrow ambitions, and work in a manner that enhances the value my enterprise can create for society over the long term.” I wonder how many grads have actually kept that oath. Invest wisely.
Weekly Word Devotion
Religion October 31, 2018
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
Numbers 22:28, Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and it said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me three times?” When America’s Beloved Gospel Singer, George Beveraly Shea, was invited to speak at an event, he asked his dad for advice. His father replied, “Son, God helped Balaam’s donkey to talk, I’m sure He can do the same for you.” When we are given the opportunity to talk, ask God for help; His Holy Spirit will give us His words.
The Weekly Word Devotional
Religion October 10, 2018
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc.
In 2005 my wife Mary Ann was diagnosed with cancer. I posted signs in our home that read: Too Blessed to be Stressed. Following surgery, she underwent months of radiation treatments. Today she is cancer free! We were shocked to learn that her surgeon lost her life to cancer. In the same way a surgeon removes cancer cells, Doctor Jesus, the Great Physician, performs spiritual surgery to remove a deadly disease, sin. Hebrews 9:6, He came to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
The Weekly Word Devotional
Religion October 3, 2018
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