Read Ephesians 2:11-22 One of the names we call Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6). Christ is, in fact, our peace. He made peace with God possible by becoming our atoning sacrifice, i.e. by dying on the cross. However, another peace was also established, in bringing Jews and Gentiles together, as one. Who once were devout enemies, are …

Read Ephesians 2:1-10 As you read these verses, think back to the time in your life the Holy Spirit called you to repentance and rebirth as a son or daughter of God. This should be a very sweet memory for all of us. After a powerful, beautiful explanation of what God has done for them as believers in chapter one, …

Hello, our names are Dan and Pam Weinkauf. We’ve been covenant members of Riverside Church since 2011. Let’s start today’s devotional by reading Ephesians 1: 11-14 This passage is taken from a letter the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, a city in Greece. They were a young church living in a pagan culture. Not too different than …

Each week we’ve had a theme: Who God is and who we are. How God works through our brokenness. Who am I worshipping- God or myself? This week we are starting into the book of Ephesians to see what makes us distinctively “His” people. It’s a beautiful 6 chapters explaining who we are as His children and what that looks …

As we anticipate being together for worship, spend some time preparing your heart to sit with your spiritual family. Reflect back on the week’s devotions and bring before the Lord anything that you feel has usurped His rightful place in your heart. Ask Him to speak as you are listening.

We read Isaiah 44:14-20 yesterday, but let’s read it again today to do some more reflecting. One of the themes of this week has been “who or what do I worship?” And Isaiah 44 is a picture of the subtle sway of our idols. Read vs. 14-15: is there any practical thing in my life that is useful (like the …

…the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God.” But Pharaoh’s heart was hard and he would not listen, just as the Lord had said. ~Exodus 8:19 The plagues continue, and God instructs Moses and Aaron to strike the dust of the ground with the staff, which produces swarming gnats all over the people and animals. When Pharaoh’s …