Good Morning “Sufficient Grace Receivers.”  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 12.Paul speaks of his near death experience.  When did this happen?  Who knows… maybe it was when he was stoned and believed to  be dead, or one of his many other near death persecution’s.  Nevertheless - Paul saw and heard things that no man is permitted to tell.  To keep him humble and close to God, he was given a thorn in...  Read More

Good Morning “Discerners of Fake-ness”.  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 11.Here Paul is addressing several things.  Among them is the fact that some within their midst are talking the talk but they are not walking the walk.  On the outside they have the appearance of Godliness, but on the inside their hearts are not in it.  They have thus then become tools for the evil one.  “And no wonder, for Sat...  Read More

Good Morning “Thought Captivators.”  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 10.The random thoughts that pop into our heads are many.  Some, tempting, some just contrary to the Word of God.  The thoughts themselves are not the problem.  The entertainment of those thoughts and the resulting sin, changed convictions or morphed theology IS.  So what’s the answer.  Within their ministry and challenge to the Cor...  Read More

Good Morning “Reapers of What You Have Sown.”  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 9Paul continues here with his teaching on generosity.  “Remember this: 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. And God is...  Read More

Good Morning “Blessed Givers.” Today we are in 2 Corinthians 8.It’s a selfish world - generally speaking.  We are by default a selfish people (Philippians 2:3-4). Apart from The Word of God and Its work in us - we would likely only be concerned about ourselves.  “I’m gonna take care of me and mine.”  Indeed our families should be a priority, but not the ONLY priority (1 Timothy 5:8). We spin our w...  Read More

Good Morning “Repenters of Sin”.  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 7.  Paul’s letters to the Corinthians came hard and blunt - In their face.  Paul called out their sin and rebuked the ways they had gotten off track.Paul makes clear that His reason for writing was their well being.  He’s saddened that his writing brought them sorrow but it brought about true repentance which brings him joy.“Even if I...  Read More

Good Morning “Evenly Yoked”.  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 6.Remember 1 Corinthians 15:33… “Don’t be deceived bad company corrupts good intentions / morals.”  Get this principle… Biblically we are NOT strong enough in the midst of corruptive pressure.  So we must be wise.  Thus it matters who we spend our time with and what we spend our time doing.  It has an effect on us… believe it or not, THAT...  Read More

Good Morning “New Creations with Expectation.”  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 5.Paul speaks here about his longing to be with God in Heaven.  Nevertheless; as long as he / we are here, we have work to do.  It’s an honor to serve Him!  It’s a privilege!  We GET to be involved in the most important work in the world!  Our time here is limited, and someday we WILL give an account for how we spent it!...  Read More

Good Morning “Jars of Clay.” Today we are in 2 Corinthians 4.Paul makes it clear to the church they are struggling. Nevertheless; they have been given a ministry, just as we have, the ministry of reconciliation - so they press on.  That is the ministry that helps reconcile sinners to God through Jesus.(More about this in tomorrows chapter)“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Shiners.” Today we are in 2 Corinthians 3.  Jesus said He was the light of the world (John 8:12, 9:5). He told the Disciples with Him, they were the light of the world - and to let their light shine.“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good ...  Read More

Good Morning “Forgiven and Forgivers.”  Today we are in 2 Corinthians 2.Within any church are grievances  and hurts.  We are sinful people who come together with others - often in buildings called churches.  Sinful people hurt each other period.  When we take our eyes off of Jesus and cease, even for a moment, to see each other through His eyes, our selfishness takes over.  We quit putting others ...  Read More

Good Morning “Comforted and Strengthened.”  Dig into 2 Corinthians 1 today.  Paul had some struggles - quite a list in fact!  Near death experiences, stoning’s, beatings, imprisonments - etc. (2 Corinthians 11:23-29). Paul counted even his achievements, all things a loss, not even worth mentioning in comparison to the Glory that will be revealed on the Day of Christ (Romans 8:18; Philippians 3:8)....  Read More