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Have you ever questioned the way someone else serves the Lord simply because you would have done it differently?

When the woman poured expensive perfume on Jesus, the disciples called it a waste. Jesus called it a good thing—and He defended her.

Sometimes we can mistake our personal preferences for spiritual wisdom. We may not know what God has asked another person to do or how He intends to use their obedience.

Biblical discernment is important, but that’s very different from criticizing someone simply because their calling or methods don't look like ours.

Before criticizing what someone else does for the Lord, we should make sure we aren't criticizing something Jesus Himself calls good. . #ChristianLiving #Faith #Ministry #BibleStudy #Devotions

https://www.ramckinley.com/be-careful-not-to-criticize/

Tobiah mocked the work Nehemiah and the Israelites were doing by saying that even a fox walking across their wall would knock it down.

It wasn't true—but discouragement doesn't have to be true to stop us. We just have to believe it.

The enemy still whispers things like, “You can't do this. You're not qualified. Your work isn't making a difference. You might as well quit.”

Nehemiah shows us another way: pray, stand your ground, keep God's Word close, and keep building.

The enemy doesn't get to decide whether you finish the work God gave you.

Click on the link below to read today's devotion. #ChristianLiving #Faith #Nehemiah #BibleStudy #Devotions

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-work-god-gave-you/

What could Psalm 87 possibly have to do with the Lamb's Book of Life? More than you might expect. Psalm 87 gives us a remarkable picture of God recording the names of those who belong to Him. The New Testament takes that truth even further—pointing us toward our citizenship in heaven and the names written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Jesus told His disciples, “Rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” Luke 10:20 There may be no greater reason for a Christian to rejoice. Click the link below to read today's devotion and discover the fascinating connection between Psalm 87 and the Lamb's Book of Life. #BibleStudy #BookOfLife #Psalms #Jesus #ChristianLiving #Devotions #EternalLife #Heaven

https://www.ramckinley.com/written-in-the-lambs-book-of-life/

If we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, what purpose does the Old Testament law still serve? Galatians 3 explains how the law reveals our need for a Savior and points us to Christ.

Click on the link below to read today’s devotional.

#BibleStudy #Devotions #Galatians #Grace #ChristianLiving

https://www.ramckinley.com/does-the-old-testament-law-still-apply-today/

Have you ever tried to tell someone about Jesus only to have them reject what you said?

Don't let rejection keep you from being faithful. The apostle Paul reminds us that our responsibility is to share the gospel with love and leave the results with God.

Click on the link below to read today's devotional.

#BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #SharingYourFaith #ChristianLiving

https://www.ramckinley.com/how-to-handle-rejection-when-sharing-your-faith/

The disciples asked that very question after Jesus said it was easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's Kingdom.

Jesus' answer changes everything:

"What is impossible for people is possible with God." (Luke 18:27)

The truth is that none of us can save ourselves. We cannot earn forgiveness, remove our sin, or become righteous enough for heaven.

That is why Jesus came.

The impossible became possible through the cross and the empty tomb.

Salvation is not based on what we do. It is based on what Christ has already done.

Read today's devotion and discover why your only hope—and everyone's hope—is found in Jesus Christ.

#JesusSaves #Salvation #Grace #Faith #ChristianLiving #Devotional #BibleStudy

https://www.ramckinley.com/who-can-be-saved/

God instructed Israel to build His altar from ordinary earth and uncut stones. No craftsman could boast and say, "Look what I made." The altar pointed to God's workmanship, not man's.

The same truth applies to us today. We spend so much time comparing ourselves to others and trying to become someone we were never created to be.

You are God's workmanship. You are His creation. You are valuable, not because of what you have made of yourself, but because God created you and chose to use you.

Click on the link below to read today's devotional.  #BibleStudy #Devotions #Exodus #ChristianLiving

https://www.ramckinley.com/an-altar-made-of-earth/

Have you ever felt trapped by circumstances with no clear way forward?

David experienced one of the darkest seasons of his life. Hiding in a cave, surrounded by danger, he discovered that when no one else could help him, God remained his refuge.

If you are facing a difficult situation today, Psalm 142 reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone.

Read today's devotion to discover how God can become your refuge when life feels overwhelming. #BibleStudy #Hope #Devotions #Psalms #TrustGod #ChristianLiving

https://www.ramckinley.com/finding-refuge-in-god/

Do you look forward to gathering with God's people, or has worship become routine?

David approached worship with joy, anticipation, and gratitude because he understood the importance of God's presence and the blessing of joining together with other believers.

Psalm 122 challenges us to examine our own hearts. Do we enter God's house with expectation? Are we investing in the unity, peace, and spiritual health of our churches?

Read today's devotion and discover why worship still matters and how it can transform both our hearts and our communities. #BibleStudy #Psalms #Worship #Church #ChristianLiving #Faith #Devotions #HouseOfTheLord

https://www.ramckinley.com/let-us-go-to-the-house-of-the-lord/