Monthly Archives: August 2009

Read Ephesians 1:22-23 and 5:23-24. In a dictionary look up the words “organism” and “organization.” Which do you perceive your church to be? Pray for your church daily that Christ will be the life source filling the church with His … Continue reading →

Pray Together: Cote d’ Ivoire: Pray as the General Assembly of the Ivorian National Association meets August 18-22.

Pray Together: Pray that employers seeking workers and unemployed individuals would connect.

Read Ephesians 6:5-9 and Colossians 3:22-4:1 about slaves and masters. Do you approach your work as you are admonished? How would your work ethic change if you reported directly to Jesus every morning instead of your own boss? Write down … Continue reading →

After reading Ephesians 5:15-20 consider how you have allowed substances to control you. Alcohol is not the only thing in today’s world that is detrimental to your health or your witness. Excessive eating, overuse of prescription medication, and even addictions … Continue reading →

Read Ephesians 5:14, which was probably taken from a hymn with which the Ephesians were familiar. Compare it to Isaiah 26:19; 15:17; 52:1; 60:1 and Malachi 4:2. Think of at least one time you were so engrossed in a problem … Continue reading →

Read Ephesians 5:5 and realize that no one is exempt from the exhibition of the qualities described. Prayerfully consider how you’ve fallen into immoral, impure, or greedy activities within the last two months. Pay attention to the smallest of errors. … Continue reading →