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• 20/20 vision but ZERO insight

  By ICB Staff on May 16, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus saith unto Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he… Read More ›

• What’s Written All Over Your Face?

  By ICB Staff on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Somewhere in California during the gold rush of 1849, the story is told of two gold miners who struck… Read More ›

• I BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF THE LORD

  By ICB Staff on May 14, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  One Sunday morning our Pastor Dan requested that we greet our pew neighbors by saying, “I bless you in the name of the Lord.” He then suggested we might want to consider doing the same outside of the sanctuary. For… Read More ›

• Will you say “Jesus is Lord” no matter what?

  By ICB Staff on May 14, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. John… Read More ›

• Who do your hands represent today?

  By ICB Staff on May 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. Psalm 18:20 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: During WWII, a beautiful cathedral in Europe was destroyed by the Nazis. When… Read More ›

• Tempted? There’s a way out

  By ICB Staff on May 11, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 1 John 5:18 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Do you know why the… Read More ›

• How can you escape temptation?

  By ICB Staff on May 10, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee: my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. Psalm 63:1 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The… Read More ›

• Tempted? So Was Jesus

  By ICB Staff on May 9, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: When some… Read More ›

• SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part Two)

  By ICB Staff on May 8, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Today we are going to look at some examples from the Bible of people who encountered thin places. Please take a moment to read Part One from last week if you have not already done so because today’s blog will… Read More ›

• Are you ready for “The Devil after the Dove”?

  By ICB Staff on May 8, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Neither give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever gotten into an argument with a family member on the way to church? Don’t look so pious! Every preacher knows the devil… Read More ›

• Living the Beatitudes Brings Persecution

  By ICB Staff on May 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Before you can really understand what Matthew 5:10 means, you have to understand and be living… Read More ›

• Are you a member of the “Peace Corps”?

  By ICB Staff on May 6, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›

• What is the burning focus of your life?

  By ICB Staff on May 4, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This beatitude narrows our focus into one rich goal—to be pure in heart. “Pure in heart” doesn’t mean you don’t look… Read More ›

• Are you merciful?

  By ICB Staff on May 3, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Those who have received mercy are those who will show mercy. And only those who show mercy will continue to receive it. Showing… Read More ›

• Can you be “happy” without Jesus Christ?

  By ICB Staff on May 2, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Jesus tells us that when we seek after righteousness, we will be filled. Sounds like we’ll be happy,… Read More ›

• What’s this about “being meek”?

  By ICB Staff on May 1, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Meekness is one of the most confused, misunderstood words in all of the Beatitudes, because most people confuse meekness with weakness. Jesus… Read More ›

• Are you mourning your sin?

  By ICB Staff on April 30, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Jesus purposefully gave the Beatitudes in this order because this is the way we grow in sanctification. First, we see our bankrupt… Read More ›

• Are you willing to admit you’re bankrupt?

  By ICB Staff on April 29, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? To live so downcast, you could qualify as cruise director… Read More ›

• What Counts Is What You Are

  By ICB Staff on April 27, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law… Read More ›

• Is God enough?

  By ICB Staff on April 26, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 55:14 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The church has the sweetest fellowship this side of Heaven. There are brothers and sisters who are loving,… Read More ›

• Are you going through a season of waiting?

  By ICB Staff on April 25, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: God allows us to have “blue” seasons where… Read More ›

• Uncovering Your Doubts and Fears

  By ICB Staff on April 24, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you want victory, you must expose the place of… Read More ›

• SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part One)

  By ICB Staff on April 23, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There is an ancient Celtic saying that beautifully introduces this terminology of thin places. “Heaven and earth are only three feet apart but in thin places that distance is even shorter.” This expression and concept has origins in Celtic Christian… Read More ›

• Are you a member of the “Peace Corps”?

  By ICB Staff on April 23, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›

• Like Father, Like Son?

  By ICB Staff on April 22, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: I am a Rogers. My father’s name is Arden… Read More ›

• Is Trusting God a Challenge for You?

  By ICB Staff on April 20, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This word “trust” is an interesting word. Its root is from the… Read More ›

• Are you taking it seriously?

  By ICB Staff on April 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not… Read More ›

• WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO

  By ICB Staff on April 18, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  I am sharing a potpourri of thoughts regarding our daily work and responsibilities—whatever form that might take. The word “work” encompasses many descriptions. Your work can be as a volunteer, a stay-at-home momma or daddy, a job that requires your… Read More ›

• Years from now, what will remain?

  By ICB Staff on April 18, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Corinthians 3:15 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A thousand years from now, some of the things… Read More ›

• What do you want more than anything?

  By ICB Staff on April 17, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord… Read More ›