by Susan Barnes | 24 Apr 2022 | Short Devotion
“I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.” 2 Corinthians 12:3-4 There’s much we don’t know about the heavenly realm,...
by Susan Barnes | 17 Apr 2022 | Short Devotion
“And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.” 2 Corinthians 11:9 Paul accepted...
by Susan Barnes | 10 Apr 2022 | Short Devotion
“By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you … I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.” 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Paul’s first response is to imitate...
by Susan Barnes | 3 Apr 2022 | Short Devotion
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7...
by Susan Barnes | 27 Mar 2022 | Short Devotion
“We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 Sometimes we’re required to do things that seem unnecessary...
by Susan Barnes | 20 Mar 2022 | Short Devotion
“So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are. By all this we are encouraged.” 2 Corinthians 7:12-13 Paul...
by Susan Barnes | 13 Mar 2022 | Short Devotion
“We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.” 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Such...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Mar 2022 | Short Devotion
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 God chooses to woo people in love. Likewise, we implore, we don’t demand, or insist but appeal to...
