Faith Shaped Believers (James 2:14–26). If you say you love Christ, then live an active faith. James challenges us to live out the implications of our relationship with God. Can a living faith be dead? Your faith always depends upon God. So, does faith shape your life? (cf. 1 Jn 3:17-18) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Mercy On Blasphemous Lawbreakers (James 2:1–13). Drop living by the tainted standards of the world. You break one law you break them all. So we are all lawbreakers. Yet God choses the weak and poor to be rich in faith God promises kingdom to those who love him. (cf. 1 Cor 1:26-28)#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Speaking Choosing God (James 1:16–27). Don’t be deceived thinking we create good on our own. Every good comes from God. God choses you and gave you faith through the Word. Let the Word take hold of you and live it out. Are you living out your salvation or working for your salvation? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Theological Foundation Assumptions (James 1:1–15). The letter of James is the writing of a practical pastor that assumes a short hand theological foundation. We are elevated by our faith in the Lord, not by any earthly status. We who love Christ have the promise rather than death. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Not Going Alone (Colossians 4:2–18). Dedicate yourself to pray for your pastor and your church. Ask God to open people’s lives to the amazing gospel of Christ. Your pastor struggles in prayer for you, do you pray for them? Do you make sure your pastor is not going it alone?#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians

Tiny Church Family (Colossians 3:18-4:1). All of our relationships are to be transformed by Christ. Even the most daily and difficult relationships are to be guided by our devotion to Christ. How are we displaying Christ in the tiny church - the family?#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians

Christ Ruled Relationships (Colossians 3:12-17). In everything you do with other people call upon being clothed with Christ. Allow Christ’s peace, gratitude, and gospel to transform how you relate to others. Are you cherishing mundane relationships?#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians

Abiding Not Hiding (Colossians 3:1–11). You are raised in Christ from sin death so set your hearts and minds on His power and glory. When your life is folded into Christ, you rid yourself of the earthly selfish behaviors. Do you see the new Christ self in your life?#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians

Christ Nailed Sins (Colossians 2:8–23). Outside of Christ, you were dead in your sins. When your sins were nailed to the cross with Christ you were forgiven and given new life. Don’t buy into the various Christ-less religiosities of virtue signaling that cannot free you from sin-baked bondage.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians

Messianic Mystic Abiding (Colossians 1:24–2:7). Paul seeks to fill up his life on the Cross – the afflictions of Christ - so the church grows in faith. He contends so we will grow into the mystery of Christ dwelling in our lives, to be fully mature abiding in Christ.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Colossians