Daily DEVOTIONAL

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14: Wisdom

October 9, 2026

Jeremiah 19-22, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, John 3:16-21, James 4:11-17   Ecclesiastes 7:1-14:   This section about wisdom really needs to be read in context of some of the verses that immediately follow it. Consider verse 15, “In this meaningless life of mine…” and then verse 16, “Do not be over-righteous neither be over-wise…” Or verse 22, “’I am determined to be…

Get Pastor Josh's Daily Devotional in your inbox.

Colossians 3:1-14: How to Be Holy

1 Chronicles 12-14, Psalm 129, Luke 8:26-39, Colossians 3:1-14 Colossians 3:1-14: So having made it clear in the previous chapter why it is that trying to become holy by religious ceremonies and rules ...
Read More →

Colossians 2:16-23: How Not to Grow as a Christian

1 Chronicles 10-11, Psalm 128, Luke 8:16-25, Colossians 2:16-23 Colossians 2:16-23: Down through the years, many different theories have been suggested for “how to become more holy.” The Colossian Christians were dealing with ...
Read More →

Colossians 2:8-15: The Fullness of God

1 Chronicles 7-9, Psalm 127, Luke 8:1-15, Colossians 2:8-15 Colossians 2:8-15: Then – as now – there are many “philosophies” that purport to show us how to live a successful life. What is ...
Read More →

Colossians 2:1-7: Five Ways to Encourage Strong Faith

1 Chronicles 5-6, Psalm 126, Luke 7:36-50, Colossians 2:1-7 Colossians 2:1-7: Paul is concerned that the Colossian Christians stay committed to Christ and do not wander off into false teaching. How to do ...
Read More →

Colossians 1:15-29: Theology and Practice

1 Chronicles 3-4, Psalm 125, Luke 7:18-35, Colossians 1:15-29 Colossians 1:15-29: Some people find the word “theology” to indicate something that should only be done by the professionals, the clerics, the experts, or ...
Read More →

Colossians 1:1-14: Thanksgiving and Prayer

1 Chronicles 1-2, Psalm 123-124, Luke 7:11-17, Colossians 1:1-14 Colossians 1:1-14: What do you thank God for and what do you pray for? Learn from the apostle Paul regarding that for which he is grateful and ...
Read More →