During my recent morning devotions, reading about an old hymn titled “The Church’s One Foundation,” the Lord reminded me of the centrality of Christ and of the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus asks Peter, “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15). Peter responds confidently,Continue reading “Watercooler Wednesday | The Centrality of Christ”
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The Devotional Guy™ is a blog written by Rainer Bantau helping Christians think biblically and live purposefully in a complex and changing world.
Saturday Scripture | Praise God for Our Spiritual Blessings
Welcome to our continued exploration of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Paul starts the circular letter we call Ephesians with a beautiful doxology. A doxology, you may recall from previous years of congregational singing, is a short hymn of praise to God. Doxologies are often added at the end of canticles, psalms, or church songs.Continue reading “Saturday Scripture | Praise God for Our Spiritual Blessings”
My Monday Morning Cup | Uncovering the Forgotten Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan
In the early 1990s, my favorite “gospel” song was the Guns and Roses cover of the Dylan classic “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” That tidbit paints an accurate picture of where I found myself spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. In recent weeks, I began a trip rediscovering Bob Dylan. It’s a journey that I am certainContinue reading “My Monday Morning Cup | Uncovering the Forgotten Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan”
