Cornerstone Church

06/25/2026

5-Day Devotional: A Godly Father
Day 4, Thursday, June 25: The Danger of Resentment

Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; Luke 15:25-32

Devotional: The older brother’s resentment was more dangerous than the younger’s rebellion. He served faithfully but joylessly, keeping score of his obedience. He saw his relationship with his father as transactional rather than relational. “All these years I’ve served you” reveals a servant’s heart, not a son’s. Resentment blinds us to God’s goodness and makes us critical of His grace toward others. When we focus on what we deserve rather than what we’ve received, bitterness takes root. The older brother had constant access to the father and all he possessed, yet he felt cheated. Examine your heart today. Are you serving God with joy or obligation? Do you celebrate when sinners repent, or do you resent God’s mercy?

Reflection: In what ways might the older brother’s resentment be more spiritually dangerous than the younger brother’s rebellion, and how can we guard against harboring similar attitudes in our own hearts?

06/24/2026

5-Day Devotional: A Godly Father
Day 3, Wednesday, June 24: Coming to Your Senses

Reading: Psalm 51:1-17

Devotional: “When he came to his senses” marks the turning point. Sometimes God allows us to hit bottom so we’ll look up. The prodigal’s hunger drove him to remember his father’s provision. His desperation led to repentance. Notice he didn’t just feel sorry for himself—he took action. He got up and went home. Genuine repentance involves more than regret; it requires movement toward God. The son rehearsed his confession: “I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.” He owned his rebellion completely. Today, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any area where you’ve drifted from the Father. Don’t wait until you’re eating with pigs. Come to your senses now and return home.

Reflection: The prodigal son came to his senses when he remembered his father’s provision for even the hired servants. What role does remembering God’s past faithfulness play in our own journey back to Him when we’ve wandered?

06/23/2026

5-Day Devotional: A Godly Father
Day 2, Tuesday, June 23: The Pain of Rebellion

Reading: Proverbs 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:5-11

Devotional: The younger son’s demand—”give me”—reveals the heart of rebellion: wanting God’s benefits without His authority. How often do we approach God this way, seeking His blessings while resisting His lordship? The son learned that freedom from his father’s house was actually slavery to his own desires. True freedom comes through submission to our loving Father. Discipline isn’t rejection; it’s proof of authentic love. A father who loves his children establishes boundaries, not to restrict joy but to protect from destruction. When God corrects you, receive it as evidence of His deep affection. The pain of discipline is temporary, but it produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

Reflection: The younger son wanted his father’s benefits without his authority or presence. In what ways do we sometimes approach God with this same attitude, and how can we cultivate a desire for His presence rather than just His provision?

06/22/2026

5-Day Devotional: A Godly Father
Day 1, Monday, June 22: The Waiting Father

Reading: Luke 15:11-24

Devotional: The father in this parable didn’t just wait passively—he watched expectantly. “While he was still a long way off, his father saw him.” This tells us the father was looking, hoping, longing for his son’s return. Our Heavenly Father does the same for us. No matter how far we’ve wandered, He’s watching for our return. He doesn’t wait for us to clean ourselves up first; He runs to meet us where we are. His love isn’t based on our performance but on His unchanging character. Today, remember that God isn’t standing with crossed arms waiting to condemn you. He’s running toward you with open arms, ready to restore you completely.

Reflection: How does the father’s willingness to run to his prodigal son challenge cultural norms of dignity and respect, and what does this reveal about God’s character toward repentant sinners?

06/21/2026

Truth or Consequences Part B - June 14, 2026 - Pastor Mike Snelgrove

06/20/2026

Summary from the sermon Truth or Consequences 06/14/26 Pastor Mike Snelgrove

In a world offended by everything yet embarrassed by nothing, how do we stand firm in God's truth? This week we explored the powerful story of King Ahab and the prophet Micaiah from 1 Kings 22—a reminder that righteousness and unrighteousness will always be at war.

Micaiah refused to compromise God's truth, even when 400 false prophets told the king what he wanted to hear. He declared, "As the Lord lives, what the Lord says to me, that shall I speak." That's our calling too—to declare God's righteousness in a world that doesn't want to hear it, not to defend it (it defends itself), but to boldly speak it.

Jesus didn't come to affirm us in our sin. He came to save us from it. Before we can experience His righteousness as a gift of grace, we must recognize we're unrighteous and cannot save ourselves. The battle is the Lord's, and one day every knee will bow. Until then, let's stand together for truth, seek God first in all things, and remember—He is sovereign over it all.

06/19/2026

5-Day Devotional: Truth or Consequences - Part B
Day 5, Friday, June 19: Trusting in God's Sovereignty

Reading: Psalm 46; Romans 8:28-39

Devotional: A random arrow found the gap in Ahab’s armor. God directed what seemed like chance into divine judgment. This reminds us that no matter how chaotic our world appears, God remains sovereign. His power never diminishes; He never grows weary or needs replenishment. While we battle unrighteousness in our culture, we must remember the war’s outcome is already decided. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This isn’t wishful thinking—it’s prophetic certainty. God’s sovereignty doesn’t excuse our passivity, but it does provide our confidence. We declare His righteousness knowing that truth will ultimately triumph. As you face opposition for your faith, remember: you serve a God who expends no effort doing all He wills. Rest in His sovereignty today.

Reflection: Reflecting on God’s sovereignty in directing a random arrow to kill Ahab, how does remembering God’s complete control bring comfort when we feel overwhelmed by the unrighteousness surrounding us?

06/18/2026

5-Day Devotional: Truth or Consequences - Part B
Day 4, Thursday, June 18: Never Compromising God's Truth

Reading: 1 Kings 22:13-28; 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Devotional: The messenger urged Micaiah to speak favorably like the other prophets, but he responded, “As the Lord lives, what the Lord says to me, that shall I speak.” This commitment cost him imprisonment, but it preserved his integrity. We live in a culture offended by everything yet embarrassed by nothing—a culture that demands we compromise truth for the sake of “fellowship” or “unity.” But false peace built on compromised truth is no peace at all. Thomas More understood this when he refused to approve King Henry VIII’s divorce, asking, “Will you come with me to hell for the sake of fellowship?” Speaking truth may cost us popularity, relationships, or even positions. But silence costs us our souls. Today, ask God for courage to speak His truth lovingly but uncompromisingly.

Reflection: Thomas More chose potential martyrdom over compromising truth for the sake of fellowship. What relationships or opportunities might we need to risk in order to remain faithful to God’s righteousness?

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

5-Day Devotional: Truth or Consequences - Part B
Day 3, Wednesday, June 17: Discerning False Prophets

Reading: 1 John 4:1-6; Matthew 7:15-20

Devotional: Four hundred prophets told Ahab what he wanted to hear, but only Micaiah spoke God’s truth. Today’s spiritual landscape is filled with voices promising affirmation, prosperity, and self-empowerment. Popular preachers fill stadiums by telling people they have greatness within, needing only to “let it out.” But Scripture declares the opposite: “Nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature” (Romans 7:18). True prophets point to Christ, not to self. They call for repentance, not self-affirmation. They proclaim God’s power, not human potential. Test every teaching against Scripture. Does it glorify God or magnify man? Does it call for self-denial or self-exaltation? The truth may not always be favorable, but it will always be faithful.

Reflection: How does the modern emphasis on self-affirmation and unleashing your inner potential conflict with Jesus’ call to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him?