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• 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 ›

• Breaking the Alabaster Box

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

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint My body to the burying. Mark 14:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Mary loved Jesus so much that she gave all she had. She didn’t just pour… Read More ›

• What does God want most of all??

  By ICB Staff on April 15, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you… Read More ›

• Are you hanging out with the devil’s billy goats??

  By ICB Staff on April 13, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek Him: your heart shall live forever. Psalm 22:26 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever wondered why people stumble into pornography? Perhaps you even… Read More ›

• What you really believe, you’ll act on

  By ICB Staff on April 12, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if… Read More ›

• Will you take this challenge?

  By ICB Staff on April 11, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The home is a nice place to have the Bible. The hand is a good place too…. Read More ›

• Do you ever wander from God?

  By ICB Staff on April 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Psalm 119:10 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: In 1758 Robert Robinson wrote a hymn that echoes in my heart from time to time:… Read More ›

• DO YOU THINK YOU COULD JUST STAND STILL FOR A MINUTE?

  By ICB Staff on April 9, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  If you are a parent I know you have said this to your offspring on more than one occasion. You are trying to comb their hair or fasten a button or help pull a shirt over their head or a… Read More ›

• Do you want a clean heart? A renewed mind?

  By ICB Staff on April 9, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to Thee; but his heart is not with Thee. Proverbs 23:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A teacher asked a little boy to finish… Read More ›

• What’s your #1 desire?

  By ICB Staff on April 8, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of… Read More ›

• What do you want to be recognized for?

  By ICB Staff on April 6, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. Psalm 119:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A child delights in what he has. A youth delights in what he does. An adult… Read More ›

• The only answer to the world’s question

  By ICB Staff on April 5, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The world wants to know what we should do about the problems of the world…. Read More ›