Glenn Ansley
509 pieces · 2003–2013
- Titus 3:1-11Saved by the Good will of God
Our salvation is not the results of our good deeds but solely based on the good will of God our father, through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus…
2013 - Titus 2:11-12Believers are Marked by Self-Control?
Jesus gave himself as a sacrifice to purify you for his own possession. The outward result of your salvation should be a self-controlled life of godliness,…
2013 - Titus 1:5-16You Represent Jesus Today
It is important that our lives reflect the influence of the spirit of God working within us. We serve a holy God and we must model him well to those around us.
2013 - Titus 1:1-4Servants of Christ
As a servant of Christ, what gospel do you share with those around you on a daily basis? Do they see and hear the gospel of Jesus or the gospel of "you"?
2013 - 1 Timothy 6:11-12Fight the Good Fight of the Faith
Jesus alone is the means to salvation. Jesus alone sustains you and Jesus alone enables you to live a life of godliness. Seek him daily in prayer and in…
2013 - 1 Timothy 6:3-10Are you Content in Jesus?
True godliness comes with a contentment for Jesus. True godliness is being overwhelmed by the kind and gracious death of Jesus on the cross for our sins. If…
2013 - Prayer
Prayer is vital to a loving and peaceful relationship with your wife. If prayer is not a daily and purposeful part of your marriage, you're loving your wife…
2013 - 1 Timothy 5:1-6Love Others More Than Yourself
Our relationship with Jesus should suffocate the selfish desires we nurtured from childhood and replace them with a spirit of selflessness. If you are growing…
2013 - 1 Timothy 4:6-16Pursue Godliness Today
Training is never an easy task. It requires sacrifice, perseverance and discipline. We will not grow in godliness if we do not purposely and consistently train…
2013 - Video Games
You might need to put on your big-boy pants and turn off the video games tonight. You have more important responsibilities now.
2013 - 1 Timothy 4:1-5Ignorance is Dangerous
How will you know when you are being taught unbiblical truths if you do not continually and whole-heartedly devote yourself to reading the Bible?
2013 - Accountability
Poor or selfish accountability will greatly hurt you in the long run. In the here-and-now, it will drive a wedge between you and your wife.
2013 - Matthew 20:29-34Giving Sight to the Blind
Jesus was sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and to recover the sight of the blind. How does the world look different to you through the lens of…
2013 - 1 Timothy 3:1-16Serve the Church in Holiness
All believers should serve the body of Christ - the church - in a manner pleasing to God. All believers should pursue a lifestyle of holiness above reproach.…
2013 - Dirty Dishes
Do you do the dishes with your wife after dinner? How has that blessed her and your marriage?
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:1-2No Christian is an Island
By God's great mercy, he has not placed us in ministry alone. He has not saved us from the wrath of God only to throw us to the wrath of man.
2013 - Phones
Phones have a special way of making your wife feel like she's the distraction to your life. It should be the other way around.
2013 - 1 Timothy 2:1-15Pray for All People
God is sovereign over all. He has offered us access to him through prayer. Do not neglect such an amazing truth. Do not neglect prayer.
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:12-20Our Salvation: A Testimony to Others
If the amazing grace of the gospel of Jesus does not move us to action we have to ask ourselves "Just how amazing do I really think it is?"
2013 - Apathy
When we communicate apathy about our wife's passions, convictions or decisions, we communicate a lack of care, love and respect towards her.
2013 - Husbands, Love your Wives!
As believers and as a children of God, we are all instructed to follow Christ's example of servanthood. Ephesians emphasizes this mind of Christ - this…
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:8-11The Law is Good but the Gospel is Salvation
'Right' is not right because God arbitrarily chose right as better than wrong. 'Right' is right because it flows out of the very nature of God. It is in this…
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:1-7Avoid Strange Doctrines
There are strange doctrines all around us. We must guard our hearts against such doctrines if we do not want to shipwreck our faith.
2013 - Job 1:22Are You In Pain?
The manner by which you live your life and the light in which you see it will have a great affect on how you work through difficult situations you encounter.
2011 · 1 note - Galatians 5:22Got Fruit?
Does your life bear fruit? I am not talking about apples and pears, but rather the evidence of God.
2011 - Proverbs 31:30Far Above Jewels
If godly women and excellent wives are to be valued far greater than the most precious jewel...
2011 - Proverbs 30:24Underdog
The ants, the badgers, the locusts and the lizards: all are small comparatively, yet great in their "wisdom."
2011 - Proverbs 29:20Hasty Judgment?
I'm a blabbering idiot. Seriously. I'm one of those people who can't control their own words when they get excited about something.
2011 - Proverbs 27:19The Heart's Reflection
Proverbs 27:19 As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man. He was a constant source of love, comfort and laughter. I count it a blessing…
2011 - Proverbs 25:25Like Cold Water to a Weary Soul
There's something breathtaking to me about the smell of freshly cut grass.
2011 - Proverbs 23:17Which Side?
Their houses are larger, their wants are smaller and their grass is greener. To no surprise, though, the "better" has always been on the opposite side of the…
2011 - Proverbs 22:13Wake Up And Fight
I once had a friend that could go to bed at 5:00 in the evening and stay there until I woke him up at 2:00 the next afternoon.
2011 - Proverbs 20:27The Breath of the Lord
You can't breathe. The pressure begins to build deep inside of your chest. You can feel your lungs desperately searching for oxygen...
2011 - Proverbs 18:10Your Tower of Refuge
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe. James Bond, Batman, Zorro, and Darkwing Duck all have the…
2011 - Proverbs 17:22Good Medicine
Whether I was running underwear up the flag pole at summer camp, or just hanging out with my friends, I have always had a strong conviction about living life…
2011 - Proverbs 15:21Foolish Pleasure
Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the party's going to…
2011 - Proverbs 13:13Don't Suck Your Peas!
The potluck dinner... what Baptist church could even be considered Baptist if its children didn't grow up eating food prepared by complete strangers at least…
2011 - Proverbs 12:22Lying Lips Dishonor God
It is an offense against the very nature and person of your Savior to embrace a lifestyle of lying and skewing the truth.
2011 - Proverbs 10:12Love Covers All
Thousands of Jews, foreigners and Roman centurions were descending upon the city of Jerusalem at one time.
2011 - Proverbs 8:34Never Stop Searching
Above all else, wisdom is perfect truth displayed in the person of Jesus Christ.
2011 - Proverbs 6:3,4Cutting Back Pride
It was the easy way out, but that didn't make it the right thing to do.
2011 - Proverbs 1:7Wisdom in Fear
I have developed healthy fears concerning several different people and things over the course of my lifetime.
2011 - The Majesty and the Beauty of God!
While this image certainly makes me wish the hubble telescope did not have to be taken out of commission, as a believer in the creator God of the Chrstian…
2010 · 1 note - Bad Theology meets Bad PHP
This is Christian theology at its worst, folks. And its creating real life conversations. You need to read this.
2010 · 2 notes - James 1:19-20Anger is a Disconnect from God
God requires righteousness from me. He expects for me, as a redeemed child of God to, to pursue holiness at every turn. Holiness is the expectation. Anger is…
2010 · 2 notes - Philippians 3:2Beware of the Dogs!
A warning sign is only able to serve its purpose if the one who reads it understands what it says.
2010 · 2 notes - John 20:1-2They've Taken The Lord!
Can you imagine how Mary must have felt when she arrived at the tomb that morning, only to find His body wasn't there?
2010 - Philippians 2:5-7His Sacrifice, Your Duty
Christ's sacrificial love is a picture that brings even the strongest man to his knees.
2010 - Philippians 1:15,17Disgusting Ambition
The longer I am a Christian, the greater my disgust grows towards certain types of preachers.
2010 - Being Honest with Others
I read an encouraging post this morning by Christian musician, Rebbecca St. James . In her post, she challenges students to be open with each other. Here is a…
2008 · 2 notes - Psalm 136:1-26
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 3…
2007 · 5 notes - 30 Hour Famine?
I talked to my mom on the phone this week and she mentioned that they youth group at my home church in Florida participated in a 30 hour Famine last weekend.…
2007 · 8 notes - Trial Marriages?
I heard a story on the radio this week where a lady referred to her current husband (# 3) as her first. She claimed that her previous two marriages were only…
2007 · 3 notes - Thank you, God
It is true that Christians should be thankful every day of the year, but this week I want to publicly thank God for the following things in my life: The…
2007 - Psalm 8:3,4What is Man?
I ran across a post today by Jake White that speaks of the woundesrous nature of God's awesomness in relation to man. This is one of my favorite…
2007 - Can Christian's Have Friends with Benefits?
Hugh Heffner, the founder of Playboy, once said, "sex can sometimes, quite properly, be an end in itself." Behind this statement is the belief that sexual…
2007 - James 1:22-25God, You, Pain and Suffering (part three)
This series is addressing the question, "How do you, as a believer, relate to God after unexplained pain associated with a personal tragedy?" In the first…
2007 · 3 notes - Christians and "The Golden Compass"
I was recently pointed to a post discussing the Christian's response to the upcoming move The Golden Compass (thanks lew ). In short, this movie is an adaption…
2007 - God, You, Pain and Suffering (part two)
In my previous post I introduced the story of Job to you. We saw how he serves as an example to all believers who face unexplained personal tragedy. Today, I…
2007 - God, You, Pain and Suffering (part one)
Pain and suffering affects everyone It is a well established fact that you cannot be human and escape tragedy. Kristie and I were married for three years…
2007 - Should Christian Students Date?
Many of you have been asking what DEEPERDEVOTION thinks about Christians and dating. Here are some resources to get you thinking until we have more time to…
2007 - Matthew 11:28-30How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part three)
The first post in this series established that we must have a confidence in the sovereign nature of Jesus Christ to rightly respond when our friends and family…
2007 - Matthew 11:27How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part two)
As we mentioned in part one of this series , it is important for us to remember the sovereign nature of Jesus when witnessing to friends and family that refuse…
2007 - Matthew 11:25-30How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part one)
Sharing the gospel with my friends has always been a difficult thing to do. I'm often scared of what they will think about my faith. What if they laugh at me?…
2007 - Are You an "Organized Person"?
I think that a person who continually walks upright before the Lord can be compared to an organized person. I don't consider myself an organized person because…
2007 · 1 note - Philippians 3:7What Do You Sacrifice?
We had communion at my church this morning and I found myself meditating on the sacrifice Jesus made for me by coming to earth and dying on the cross for sins…
2007 · 4 notes - Deuteronomy 6:5How Do I Know If I Am Sinning?
Ask DEEPERDEVOTION recently received the following question: "How do I know if I am sinning?" This is a great question, but it assumes that the person asking…
2007 · 1 note - Environment Survey
I received the following questionnaire in my email today from a friend who's doing a survey. I was curious to know how you might answer the following…
2007 · 11 notes - John 13:35How Young People Perceive Christianity
I was reading my friend's blog this morning when I came across some interesting statistics about how young people (ages 16 to 29) view Christianity. As Alan…
2007 · 1 note 
A Focused Freedom
If you're like most people, it's hard to stay focused spiritually over extended breaks and holidays.
Glenn Ansley · 2007- Ask DEEPERDEVOTION.com
Ever have a question so big or so personal that you didn't know who to ask? DEEPERDEVOTION.com provides a way for you to ask us questions about anything you…
2007 - Seperation Requires Distinction
I’ve probably read the third chapter of 2 Timothy a dozen times in the last week. I keep returning to it, hoping that I will understand Paul’s message to…
2007 · 1 note - DEEPERDEVOTION On Myspace
DEEPERDEVOTION .com has an account on myspace . There's not much there now, but we'd love for you to stop by and become our friend. We're currently working on…
2007 
Our Identity in Christ
An introduction to "Our Identity in Christ - A Study through the Book of Ephesians."
Glenn Ansley · 2007- BibleMap.org :: Visualize Your Bible
I just "Stumbled Upon" BibleMap.org . It's a pretty neat resource, allowing you to select a chapter in the Bible and read through it. The names of locations…
2007 - Lower The Legal Drinking Age?
I came across an interesting post over at the Boundless blog today referencing a recent Washington Post article in which the author blames excessive binge…
2007 · 10 notes - Peace for Virginia Tech
My heart is broken as I read the news about what happened yesterday at Virginia Tech. So many questions remain to be answered. The hardest of those will be our…
2007 · 1 note - Running On Empty?
It's been a long time since I ran out of gas in my car. To be honest with you, I can't remember the last time this happened. In fact, I've been driving for…
2007 
Second Lieutenant Grey Shelfer
Deeper Devotion talks with Grey Shelfer, a Second Lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force, about being a Christian in the military, the war in Iraq and how we as…
Glenn Ansley · 2007- The New, The MIA, and the Future
As promised, here's a list of features that we've added, scrapped, or are planning on releasing in the future: The New The largest difference that you will…
2007 · 5 notes - 2007 · 3 notes
- How Will They Know?
This is a set of 5 devotions centered on the importance of missions and evangelism. How Will They Know is a great resource for short-term mission trips.…
2007 · 1 note - Bush Opposes Abortion Ban
President Bush signaled his opposition to a South Dakota abortion ban that forbids the procedure even in cases of rape or incest, saying he favors such…
2006 
Glorification
Nathan Finn wraps up the current progression in our Defining Terms series: from Salvation , to Justification , to Sanctification and now, Glorification.
Glenn Ansley · 2006
Countdown To Doomsday: Can You Hear The Chatter?
Terror alerts, doomsday legislations, wars and rumors of wars. The world is preparing to welcome its king.
Glenn Ansley · 2005
No Longer Tossed
There comes a point in every Christian's life where our faith in Christ is tested, either strengthening it or destroying it.
Glenn Ansley · 2005 · 1 note
Sibling Sucker Punch
How a stupid cat, a darn good punch, and a little honesty can lead to brotherly love.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
Leadership Of A Higher Standard (Part 2)
Read the second part of Corallie Thornton's article on spiritual leadership.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
Inconsistencies Within The Church
When people around us notice the inconsistencies in the church, how should we respond? What should we do?
Glenn Ansley · 2004
"Church" of Fools?
The new website, ChurchofFools.com, is getting a lot of attention as one of the first online churches...but does it really meet up to the biblical criteria of…
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 1 note
The Best Story You Can Ever Tell
You have a story to tell that no one else can. It's the most powerful story you can share.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
A New Way to Walk
Are you the kind of Christian that people can just tell is different? Do you want to be?
Glenn Ansley · 2004
From Death to Life: On the Passing of a Brother
An officer shares his heart on the recent passing of his youngest brother, Mike.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
The Face of Defeat
Nobody likes to fail. It's frustrating, humiliating, and demotivating...but as we explain, sometimes it's exactly what we need.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 3 notes
Reaching Athletes
Ever wonder how to share Christ with athletes on your campus? They're not as hard to reach as you may think. Matt Toy shares his insights.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 3 notes
Perfect And Complete, Lacking In Nothing
How do you become a mature Christian? It's not something that just happens. We take a look at the first chapter of James for some answers.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 2 notes
Are You Cold Yet?
Glenn shares a story and a challenge.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 5 notes
The War on Habitual Sin
Christians often struggle with sin that just keeps coming back with seemingly no way out. Here are some strategies for fighting the cycle of sin.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 7 notes
Happy Holidays?
"How is it that Christianity...is constantly portrayed by candy and gifts, while all other holidays seem to find an underlying moral or religious conviction as…
Glenn Ansley · 2003
What's in a College?
Fall is here and the rush is on! Are you searching for a good starting point in the hunt for a Christian college or university?
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 4 notes
A Dangerous Shade of Gray
How do you determine where to stand in the gray areas of life? What's your guideline?
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 5 notes
The Magnitude of God
Do you have any problems or pain in your life? Of course you do! In this article, we explain how God is big enough to handle all of it, and how He wants to…
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 3 notes
Josh Choi: An Hour Every Night
It's hard to trust God when life doesn't go as planned and the future is uncertain.
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 4 notes
Chemical Soup Is Not Your Ancestor
With the recent completion of the human genome project and advances in genetic engineering, it's more important that Christians know where they stand with…
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 3 notes
How Are You Living?
This is the first study in "Our Identity in Christ - A Study through the Book of Ephesians."
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 2 notes
A Christian Perspective on War
War with Iraq now seems inevitable. As a Christian, how am I to respond to this crisis? Would God consider the war a just act? Dr. David Jones from…
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 1 note
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