Good Morning “Discerners of Fake-ness”.  Let’s check our 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 dig into 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 C...  Read More

Good Morning “Reapers of What You Have Sown.”  Today we look at 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 i...  Read More

Good Morning “Blessed Givers.” Check out 2 Corinthians 8 today!It’s a selfish world generally speaking.  We are by default a selfish people. Apart from The Word of God we would likely only be concerned about ourselves.  “I’m gonna take care of me and mine.”  We spin our wheels achieving more and building more wealth.  We find ourselves too busy to help others, or get involved.  Our time is ours, o...  Read More

Good Morning “Repenters of Sin”.  Check out 2 Corinthians 7 today.  Paul’s letters to the Corinthians came hard and blunt - In their face.  Paul called our 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”.  Let’s dig into 2 Corinthians 6.Remember 1 Corinthians 15:33… “Don’t be deceived bad company corrupts good intentions / morals.”  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, it just is!In this chapter Paul revisits this concept with a warning.  Who we marry, unite, even join together with in busine...  Read More

Good Morning “New Creations with expectation.”  Let’s take a look at 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 spen...  Read More

Good Morning “Jars of Clay.”  Let’s dig into 2 Corinthians 4 today.  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 us sinners to God through Jesus.(More about this in tomorrows chapter)“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have t...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Shiners.”  Let’s dig into 2 Corinthians 3 today.  Jesus said He was the light of the world.  John 8, John 9.  He told the Disciples 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 de...  Read More

Good Morning “Forgiven and Forgivers.”  Check out 1 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 before ...  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.  Paul counted all these things a loss, not even worth mentioning in comparison to the Glory that will be revealed on the Day of Christ.  All that to say, when Paul mentions here that they have had great troub...  Read More

Good Morning “Firm Standers”.  Check out 1 Corinthians 16 today.  Paul wraps up his first letter to the Corinthian church by sending  his greetings.  They say the first and last parts of a speech or message are what people remember most.  It’s fitting then, after all that Paul has addressed through this letter that he leaves them with something of key importance.  “Be on your guard; stand firm in ...  Read More