The First 15 is a resource of First Methodist Mansfield and meant to grow and enhance your personal relationship with Christ on a daily basis by starting the first fifteen minutes of each day with scripture, reflection and prayer.
When the prophet Samuel sent word to David’s father Jesse to say that he would be coming to his home to select Israel’s next King, Jesse had seven sons ready to meet …
Read MoreThe second word we highlighted to summarize how the Apostle Paul articulated what fueled his transformation is INVESTMENT. Paul believed our relationship with Christ required constant investment.
Read MoreThis past weekend we highlighted three words that summarize how the Apostle Paul described what fueled his personal transformation. Today we are focusing on the word RELATIONSHIP.
Read MoreWe begin our week by looking at less than half of verse 10 in the third chapter of Philippians. In the verses that follow, Paul describes this simple and direct statement as …
Read MoreAfter freeing Israel from bondage, God reshapes the identity of these former slaves. Whatever food they received in Egypt was given so they could continue their work.
Read MoreWe are understandably taken aback by how Jesus responds here. Despite what may seem a harsh response, Jesus is clear.
Read MoreThese words Paul writes to Timothy instruct us to pray for those in authority and share what our prayers should be. “that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness …
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