Obedience
47 pieces · 38 devotions
There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Obedience
- Proverbs 13:13Don't Suck Your Peas!
The potluck dinner... what Baptist church could even be considered Baptist if its children didn't grow up eating food prepared by complete strangers at least…
2011 - Philippians 2:5-11Theological Reflections On (Pink Floyd?)
"And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?"
Drew Ansley · 2010 - Tend and Keep or Worship and Obey?
The garden of Eden, the amazing place that Adam and Eve were put in after God created them. We all wish we could still be there, but because of the sin of…
Patrick Cunningham · 2010 · 3 notes - Exodus 20:17I'll Take That. Thanks!
My neighbor owns a donkey and it really makes me wish I had one of my own.
2010 - Exodus 20:13The Sanctity of Life
Murder was never really a reoccurring problem in my youth group.
2010 - Exodus 20:4Image is Everything
I don't believe I can recall the last time I had the urge to construct an idol out of gold, metal, or wood.
2010 - Ephesians 6:1Obey My What!
Obedience is a difficult pill to swallow... especially when in reference to your parents.
2010 - Ephesians 5:27Holy and Blameless
I wonder what images first come to your mind upon hearing the words holy and blameless.
2010 - John 2:5Running From The Whistle
"Whatever He says to you, do it." If only more people would heed Mary's advice.
2009 - Peace With The Father
I have to say a quick look at Titus 3: 1-2 reminds me that I am not a model of Christian perfection.
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - Exodus 20:15What Do You Steal?
Stealing is more than a thrill, a challenge, or an easy way to a difficult end... It's a sin before your holy God.
2009 - Exodus 20:14How Far Is Too Far?
Biblically, all sexual relations outside of marriage fall under the heading of adultery.
2009 - Exodus 20:12Honor Your Parents
As difficult as it is for children to obey their parents, one finds that it is still harder to honor them.
2009 - Exodus 20:8How Well Do You Rest?
The final day of creation was set apart by God as one of greater importance than the others.
2009 - Exodus 20:7How Do You Take His Name?
"Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth"
2009 - Exodus 20:3God First. Others Second.
Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Why do you take the Lord's commandments so lightly? Do you not think that God will punish your…
2009 - Daniel 1:8Stealing God's Glory
Obedience takes determination, respect, and faith.
2009 - 1 Timothy 1:15God Can Use You
How exciting to realize that God can and wants to use us!
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2009 - Proverbs 3:5-6Trust In The Lord
"I get so frustrated that she doesn't listen to me."
Tonya Bredamus · 2008 - 2 Corinthians 3:9A Ministry of Righteousness
It is without argument that every man and woman deserves to spend eternity without God.
2008 - 1 John 2:28Are You Prepared?
On the look out from the second floor living room in my parent's house, I was waiting for the reflection of my father's car to appear from around the corner.
2008 - Matthew 9:13Better Than Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a difficult word to define. It can be subjective to both the person and the situation.
2008 - Walk Your Talk
We are called to WALK out God's commands.
Corallie Thornton · 2008 - Romans 6:8,9Death Was Put To Rest
Death is a horrible situation for those stranded without a loved one.
2008 - Genesis 2:16The Forbidden Fruit
Who wouldn't agree that Adam and Eve had the PERFECT life?
Tonya Bredamus · 2008 - 1 Corinthians 6:12Where's the Respect?
"If God created it, why can't I smoke it? God obviously gave me the desire for sex, so why should I wait?"
2008 - Philippians 4:13You Can Do It!
The Lord will never ask of you something that He cannot handle through you.
2008 - Galatians 5:2,3Unnecessary Slavery
Are there symbols of righteousness or goodness that you seek over the grace of God?
Jeremy Smith · 2008 · 1 note - Exodus 20:7Do You Swear?
After returning from a missions trip to Romania I could proudly say, "Your mom!" to someone in six different languages.
2007 · 2 notes - Exodus 20:3None Before Him
How is it that we so easily ignore the most obvious of God's commands?
2007 · 3 notes - Exodus 20:1,2Never Forget
Never forget where you came from or the One who delivered you!
2007 · 1 note - Peter 1:14-16Pursuing Holiness
As I observe my own behavior and the behavior of those around me, I realize that very often the quest for holiness is defined as being good or bad.
Kristie Ansley · 2007 · 1 note - Ephesians 5:6-10What Pleases Your God.
When I think about the idea of seeking out what pleases the Lord, my friend's dog Zoe comes to mind.
Kristie Ansley · 2007 · 2 notes - John 14:21To Truly Know Him
I often try to imagine the hurt that Christ must feel when those who profess to know Him are found to be disobedient.
2007 · 2 notes - Psalm 48:14This Is My God
I often find myself making excuses for my beliefs and convictions.
Kristie Ansley · 2007 · 2 notes 
How Do I Deal with Non-Christian Parents?
Do you have unbelieving parents? You're not alone. It's not always easy knowing how to obey God and still honor your parents. Deeper Devotion's own Tim…
Tim Bredamus · 2007
Tell My Parents They Need Jesus?
“Tell my parents they need Jesus? Are you kidding me?” Blue Bryan talks about the importance of being a witness to the people closest to you.
Blue Bryan · 2007 · 1 note- Exodus 20:17But I Deserve That!
Bombarded by television, advertisements, and the latest trends, it is easy to get caught up in the "I deserve that" state of mind.
2006 · 1 note 
Planning a Missions Trip (Part 1)
What are you doing for spring/summer break? No plans? Why not take a missions trip? Todd Kavanaugh gives advice for planning your trip.
Todd Kavanaugh · 2005 · 3 notes- Matthew 8:4Confused... But Obedient!
There's a reason God is speaking to you this way...
2004 · 3 notes - Matthew 6:25Anxiety or Submission?
My struggle to depend on God for all of my needs isn't because I think I can provide for myself, but because I refuse to bow to His Lordship over my life.
2004 · 4 notes - Matthew 3:15He Demands Obedience
Sin didn't bring Jesus to the river that day, obedience did.
2004 · 1 note 
The Holy Spirit's No Trunk Monkey
The fruit of the Spirit aren't just going to magically appear in your life whenever you want them to...they have to be grown through obedience.
Jeff Fields · 2004
Respect - Freely Given Or Earned?
Do people need to earn your respect or is it something that you should just choose to give? Tonya Bredamus shares a biblical perspective.
Tonya Bredamus · 2004 · 7 notes- Exodus 20:14How Fast Can I Go?
When I was a child I remember thinking that adultery was what happened when a grownup got kidnapped.
2003 · 2 notes - Polk County Ten Commandments
Ten Commandments Monument Unveiled Thursday in Polk County, FL: - Polk rock's historic codes could become its salvation (Orlando Sentinel) - Editorial: Polk…
2003 · 1 note 
A Christian Perspective on War
War with Iraq now seems inevitable. As a Christian, how am I to respond to this crisis? Would God consider the war a just act? Dr. David Jones from…
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 1 note