Devotions
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
How We Choose to Live
“No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord...” John 10:18a NRSV
July 28, 2020
If I claim that I am a follower of Christ, if I say to those around me, “I am a Christian,” It means I have chosen a particular life. Within that life there are ways I’m to interact with others. That leads sometimes to self-sacrifice.
Self-sacrifice is my deliberate decision to think of others first when the occasion is right. How I live this way is determined by my gifts, my abilities and my opportunities.
But if I claim His name, the decision to live a life that sometimes calls for self-sacrifice has already been made.
Prayer: This day, show me where I can give of myself.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Pastor R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
How We Choose to Live
“No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord...” John 10:18a NRSV
July 28, 2020
If I claim that I am a follower of Christ, if I say to those around me, “I am a Christian,” It means I have chosen a particular life. Within that life there are ways I’m to interact with others. That leads sometimes to self-sacrifice.
Self-sacrifice is my deliberate decision to think of others first when the occasion is right. How I live this way is determined by my gifts, my abilities and my opportunities.
But if I claim His name, the decision to live a life that sometimes calls for self-sacrifice has already been made.
Prayer: This day, show me where I can give of myself.
© Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Our Mission Field
“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?” James 2:15 NRSV
August 5, 2020
James gives us a simple example of what genuine faith is. He is clear that faith is not merely affirmations of creeds. Or, as he says, “…what is the good of that?”
Our job is to save the world. That belongs to One greater and wiser than we. Our job, or as James puts it, our faith, is to do the small everyday kindnesses and acts of charity that we can.
Biblical faith, like biblical love, is what we do. Then James adds the strong statement: “So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”
Our faith is not to be a dead faith, but one that has movement, energy and vitality.
Prayer: Lord, today I will journey through my mission field of work, school and the neighborhood. Open my eyes.
Copyright 2020 R. Michael Sanders
Avocados for Breakfast, $6.95
Pastor Mike offers his unique and humorous look at the Christian life. His insights are
shared through his use of story-telling and poetic prose. With a fresh voice, he reaches
into our hearts to provoke us to genuine love and faith.
Pastor Mike offers his unique and humorous look at the Christian life. His insights are
shared through his use of story-telling and poetic prose. With a fresh voice, he reaches
into our hearts to provoke us to genuine love and faith.
A Feast of Wild Blackberries, $6.95
Dr. Michael Sanders brings devotions to inspire us when life is hard, using
uplifting messages to remind us of our ever-present God and His love for us.
Dr. Michael Sanders brings devotions to inspire us when life is hard, using
uplifting messages to remind us of our ever-present God and His love for us.
Life Lessons from our 4-Legged Friends... and One Bumble Bee, $7.95
With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com
With longing glances, soulful stares and endearing eccentricities, pets touch
our hearts and and become family as they share our lives. Dr. Michael Sanders
uses his life experiences with dogs and a couple of cats to explore the simple
wisdom that our 4-legged friends offer. He tells their stories and ours with humor,
love, and a deep appreciation for their companionship.
To purchase any of the above books, please contact Kathy via email:
tccsec2013@yahoo.com