Our Given Purpose with Torrie Slaughter

Bible Study & Devotional Day 290 Guiding Scripture Jeremiah 31:1-3, This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you. 3 The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from captivity and restore them to the land I gave their ancestors to posses...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 289 I Need Thee By contributing writer Tiffiany Langston When was the last time you recounted your need for God and how He's been faithful? When have you gone before the throne of grace and mercy and praised God for who He is, what He has done and all that is to come? If it's been a while, let me encourage you to take the time and do so today! The Bible In A Year D...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 288 Guiding Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:11 ‘We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.’ Trouble Makers written by: Torrie Slaughter As the Apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Thessalonians, he asks for their prayers and encourages them to trust God. Paul also provides directions for correcting the problems rep...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 287 Guiding Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 ‘So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.’ Stand Firm written by: Torrie Slaughter The Apostle Paul continues to address the problems in Thessalonica. The believers were confused about the day of the Lord, causing division. However...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 286 Guiding Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:4 ‘Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.’ Waiting written by: Torrie Slaughter Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians addressed how believers were to wait for the Lord. After his first letter, Paul received word that the persecution...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 285 Guiding Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’ Without Ceasing written by: Torrie Slaughter Rejoice Always. Pray Continually. Give Thanks. It is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. The Day of the Lord is near, but no one but the Father knows the exa...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 284 Guiding Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 ‘Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.’ How Do You Know? written by: Torrie Slaughter We may wonder what pleases God. In this fallen world, we have many influences and distractions. But God tells us in His Word that we live holy, p...

Bible Study & Devotional 283 Guiding Scripture: Proverbs 25:1-5 (KJV) These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah copied out. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there sha...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 282 Choose Joy By contributing writer: Robin Lambert You can choose to be strong, or you can choose to be joyful. You can’t do both. When you are willing to choose joy, strength will follow. You can decide to focus on the disappointments, the betrayals, the losses, the afflictions, the abuse, or you can desire to direct your attention to the joy in the Lord. This j...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 281 Guiding Scripture Proverbs 24:28-29 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause—would you use your lips to mislead? 29 Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me, I’ll pay them back for what they did.” “No Payback Needed” By contributing writer Stephanie Bright You hit me, I hit you back. You say mean things to me, I say mean things back. This...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 280 Guiding Scriptures: Colossians 3:5-6 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you. To War...

Bible Study & Devotional 279 Guiding Scripture: Colossians 2:8 ‘See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.’ The Enemy of the Mind Part 2 written by: Torrie Slaughter Today’s reading connects many thoughts and ideas and ultimately points to Christ as our...

Bible Study & Devotional 278 Guiding Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 ‘For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.’ The Enemy of the Mind written by: Torrie Slaughter Reconciliation is the end of alienation caused by the fall between...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 277 Guiding Scripture: “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation.” Colossian 1:15 Christ is Supreme By contributing writer: Christina Price The "chicken or the egg" metaphor is often used to describe unclear situations of which of the two events should be considered the cause or the ef...

Bible Study & Devotional 276 Guiding Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance, and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Content in Every Sit...

Bible Study & Devotional 275 Guiding Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11 ‘I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.’ Self-Emptying Love written by: Torrie Slaughter “To know Christ means coming to the end of ourselves.” I didn’t comprehend the ful...

Bible Study & Devotional 274 Guiding Scripture: Philippians 2:25 ‘But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. Essential written by: Torrie Slaughter It is incredible to be a servant for Jesus. No matter the earthly circumstance, it will glorify God when we obediently...

Bible Study & Devotional Day 273 Guiding Scri pture:  Isaiah 61:8 “The Lord says, “I love those who do what is right. I hate it when people steal and do other sinful things. So I will be faithful to my people. And I will bless them. I will make a covenant with them that will last forever.” WHAT A YEAR! By contributing writer Diana L.W. Coleman The Prophet Isaiah 61:1 talks about the year...

Bible Study & Devotional 272 Guiding Scripture: Philippians 1:18 ‘But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,’ Fault Finding?! written by: Torrie Slaughter As we begin reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we must keep the context in mind. If po...

Bible Study & Devotional 271 Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 6:7 , ‘Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.’ A Responsible Christ-Follower, Continued written by: Torrie Slaughter As the Apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesian church, the instructions are clear. Be obedient and kind towards one another. Serve God alone and prepare for enemies...

Bible Study & Devotional 270 Guiding Scripture:  Ephesians 5:15-16 ‘Therefore, consider carefully how you live, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of the time because the days are evil. ‘ A Responsible Christ-Follower written by: Torrie Slaughter The Ephesians were once in darkness and needed a Savior to show them the Light. As Paul continues His teaching, we have the opportuni...

Bible Study & Devotional (Day 269) Guiding Scripture Ephesians 4:18, "Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him." Closed or Open-minded? by contributing writer Joshua Slaughter Darkness is odd. There's a piece of it in all of us. We've had times when we think about things we know we can't...

Bible Study & Devotional 268 Purpose Driven Contributing writer-Broderick Slaughter Read with me: Paul writes in Ephesians 4:1-16 , “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every ef...

Bible Study & Devotional 267 Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 3:17 , ‘so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,’ Be Deeply Rooted written by: Torrie Slaughter Opinions. They have a way of dividing and often conquering the intended outcome. Some hold tightly to their preferences, while others just want to give up. And then ther...

Bible Study & Devotional (Day 266) Guiding Passage: Psalms 67 1-7 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us 2 so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. 3 May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. 4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth....