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Devotional for April 6th, 2018
The Road to Emmaus By Aisha Darwesh Although it hurts God to see us on a path of doubt and questioning His Word, the very essence of who He is, He loves us far too much to leave us on our way without meeting us on the road. On the first day that Jesus had…
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Devotional for April 5th, 2018
The Word: Ephesians 4:14 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. By Danielle Clark Today’s verse comes from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. In Chapter 4 he says Christ has given each member…
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Devotional for April 4th, 2018
The Word: Numbers 23:19 “God is not man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” Reflection Questions: How much scientific evidence do you think it would it take for you…
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Devotional for April 3rd, 2018
1 Corinthians 15:17-20 (NIV) 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20…
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Devotional for April 2nd, 2018
The Word: I Corinthians 15:1-11 1Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3For I delivered to you as…
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Devotional for April 1st, 2018
I. The Word Psalm 119:73-78 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing…
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Devotional for March 31st, 2018
I. The Word: When he (Saul) came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the…
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Devotional for March 30th, 2018
The Word: Joshua 1:5-9 (Amplified) No man will [be able to] stand before you [to oppose you] as long as you live. Just as I was [present] with Moses, so will I be with you; I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and confident and courageous, for you will give this people…
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Devotional for March 29th, 2018
I. The Word: Joshua 1:2, 8-9 “ 2 Now proceed to cross the Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the Israelites… 8This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be…
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Devotional for March 28th, 2018
The Word: Revelation 19:10 “…….For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” 1 Timothy 1:18 “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may fight the good fight,” 1 Timothy 4:14-16 “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which…
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Devotional for March 27th, 2018
I. The Word: Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called, ‘Today,’ so that none…
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Devotional for March 26th, 2018
The Word: Acts 17:22-32 22 So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects. 23 “For while I was passing through and examining the objects of your worship, I also found an altar with this inscription, ‘TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.’…
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Devotional for March 25th, 2018
I. The Word Acts 17:16-17 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be…
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Devotional for March 24th, 2018
The Word: The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. (Acts 19: 32) By Blesson Selvanesan The above ‘statement’ sound very familiar to all of us. This is not about any current event, but this is a description of…
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Devotional for March 23rd, 2018
The Word 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need…
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Devotional for March 22nd, 2018
I. The Word- Daniel 3:13-18 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in, 14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you refuse to serve my gods or to worship the gold statue I have…
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Devotional for March 21st, 2018
The Word: John 18:37-38 “Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are you a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears…
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Devotional for March 20th, 2018
I. The Word: Romans 12:9-21 (NIV) Love in Action 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient…
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Devotional for March 18th, 2018
I. The Word: Matthew 12:33-37 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth…
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Devotional for March 17th, 2018
The Word: Proverbs 25:6-10 6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes 8 do not bring hastily to court,…
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Devotional for March 16th, 2018
The Word Proverbs 11:12-13 (AMP) He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden. Proverbs 17:9 (AMP) He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, But he who repeats…
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Devotional for March 16th, 2018
The Word- Proverbs 16:27-28 “27Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze. 28A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.” Reflection Questions When was the last time your words caused unintentional trouble? When was the last time you intentionally caused trouble with your words? What would you end up discussing…
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Devotional for March 14th, 2018
I. The WORD Proverbs 18:1-8 “A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgement. A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The…
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Devotional for March 13th, 2018
I. The Word: Proverbs 6:16-19 New International Version (NIV) 16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up…
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Devotional for March 12th, 2018
I. The Word: Ephesians 4:29-32 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of…
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Devotional for March 11th, 2018
I. The Word: James 3:7-12 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have…
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Devotional for March 9th, 2018
I. The Word Ephesians 4:29 Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]. Psalm 12:6 The words…
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Devotional for March 8th, 2018
The Word: Job 38:1-3 1Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: 2“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.” Reflection Questions What type of impact can your words have? Would you speak differently if…
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Devotional for March 7th, 2018
I. The Word: James 3:12 “Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.” Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” Rev. 19:11,15 “Now I saw heaven opened,…
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Devotional for March 6th, 2018
I. The Word: James 3:9-10 – “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” Romans 3:10-20 10 As it is written: “There is…
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Devotional for March 5th, 2018
The Word: James 3:1-12 1Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. 3Now if we put…
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Devotional for March 3rd, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 32. 1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength…
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Devotional for March 2nd, 2018
I. The Word Isaiah 61:7-10 ESV 7Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. 8For I the LORD love justice; I hate robbery and wrong; I will faithfully give…
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Devotional for March 1st, 2018
I. The Word- Psalms 32:3-4 3While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Reflection Questions What are you deepest, darkest, most secretive sins? How does keeping them hidden affect…
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Devotional for February 28th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 32:5 “I acknowledged my sin to You. And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.” Luke 15: 11-24 “Then He said, ‘A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father,…
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Devotional for February 27th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 32 By Stefan Johnsson Psalm 32 speaks to me every time that I read it. It reminds me of what sin does to us if we do not confess it to God. The opening is powerful in itself. Blessed is the one who has been forgiven by straying from the righteous…
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Devotional for February 26th, 2018
I. The Word PSALM 32:1-2 32 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. John 1:46-49 46 And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an…
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Devotional for February 24th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 143:7-10 Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.…
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Devotional for February 23rd, 2018
I. The Word: Isaiah 61:1-3 1The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. 2He has sent me to…
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Devotional for February 22nd, 2018
I. The Word: Psalms 143:8,10 “ 8Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul… 10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me…
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Devotional for February 21st, 2018
The Word: Psalm 143:3-4 “For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness, like those who have long been dead. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is distressed.” Mark 15:34 “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out…
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Devotional for February 20th, 2018
Psalm 143: 3-6 (ESV) 3 For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead. 4 Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled. 5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. 6 I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. By Stefan Johnsson We are like David during the trials and sorrows of our life. We feel the enemy closing in and we are crushed by life itself. Our soul is pained and we cannot move. We…
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Devotional for February 19th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 143:11 – 12 11For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me. In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. 12And in Your lovingkindness, cut off my enemies And destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am Your servant. I know this Psalm is primarily about David bringing…
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Devotional for February 18th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 23:1 – 3 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. By Jason Scherzer From the sermon this past Sunday, you may recall that the…
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Devotional for February 17th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 23:3 – 4 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. By Blesson Selvanesan…
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Devotional for February 16th, 2018
I. The Word The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd. 23 A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my…
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Devotional for February 15th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 23: 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff- they comfort me. You already know what this verse says; it’s one of the most quoted verses of all time. David generally says he…
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Devotional for February 14th, 2018
I. The WORD Psalm 23:1-2 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from…
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Devotional for February 13th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 23 By Stefan Johnsson Guidance Protection Comfort These are words that describe Psalm 23 for me. Considered to be one of the most known psalms in the Bible, David uses this psalm to describe God as a shepherd to his sheep. It is harder for us to understand in today’s…
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Devotional for February 12th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 23 1The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of…
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Devotional for February 11th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 11:1-7 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3 When the foundations being destroyed,…
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Devotional for February 10th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 73 22-28 22 I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you. 23 Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is…
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Devotional for February 9th, 2018
The Word: Mark 4:15 The ones along the path are those who have the Word sown [in their hearts], but when they hear, Satan comes at once and [by force] takes away the message which is sown in them (AMP). Here, we find the introduction of the doubt. In this case, the seed was sown along…
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Devotional for February 8th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalms 74:9-12 9 We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet, and there is none among us who knows how long. 10 How long, O God, is the foe to scoff? Is the enemy to revile your name forever? 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the…
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Devotional for February 7th, 2018
I. The Word Psalm 73:1-5, 23-24 “Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.…
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Devotional for February 6th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 73 By Stefan Johnsson We see Psalm 73 by Asaph the Seer start out with a simple truth. “Surely God is good to Israel, to those pure in heart”. It is as if he is reminding himself that this has to be true, that speaking it will help him believe it more.…
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Devotional for February 5th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 73:25-28 25Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. 26My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27For, behold, those who are far from You will perish; You have destroyed all those who are…
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Devotional for February 3rd, 2018
The Word: Psalm 3 3 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard…
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Devotional for February 1st, 2018
The Word: Psalm 3:1-4 (Amplified Bible) O Lord, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of me, “There is no help [no salvation] for him in God.” Selah. But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my…
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Devotional for February 1st, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 27:3-4 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold…
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Devotional for January 31st, 2018
I. THE WORD: John 11:1-44 11 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” 4 When Jesus…
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Devotional for January 30th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 3 (ESV) 3 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He…
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Devotional for January 29th, 2018
The Word: Psalm 3 1O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” 3But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. 4I was crying to the Lord…
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Special Entry by Aisha Darwesh
The Word: “The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him. Standing there with them was…
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Devotional for December 24th, 2017
I. The Word Galatians 3:13: Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”— Matthew 13:31-32: He presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; and…
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Devotional for December 22nd, 2017
The Word: Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Parable of the Rich Fool Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is…
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Devotional for December 21st, 2017
1. The Word: Deuteronomy 6:13-15 & John 15:4-6 (NRSV) “13 The Lord your God you shall fear; him you shall serve, and by his name alone you shall swear. 14 Do not follow other gods, any of the gods of the peoples who are all around you, 15 because the Lord your God, who is…
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Devotional for December 18th, 2017
I. The Word: I Corinthians 15:24-26 24… then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. 25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. 26The last enemy that will be abolished is death. II.…
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Devotional for December 16th, 2017
I. THE WORD: Acts 1:8-11 8- “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 – Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was…
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Devotional for December 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:3-8 MSG There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next.…
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Devotional for December 14th, 2017
I. The Word: Psalms 62:5-8 (NRSV) 5 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. 8 …
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Devotional for December 9th, 2017
I. THE WORD Matthew 6:25 “Therefor I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, not about your body, what you will put on. Matthew 6: 33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added…
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Devotional for December 8th, 2017
I. The Word: 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls. Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find…
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Devotional for December 7th, 2017
I. The Word: Genesis 29:20 (NRSV) So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. II. Study Questions 1. How quickly does time pass when you’re joyful? 2. How quickly does time pass when you’re frustrated? 3. Does setting aside…
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Devotional for December 5th, 2017
I. THE WORD: So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Ps 90:12 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Yes, each one of us will give a personal…
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Devotional for December 4th, 2017
I. The Word Matthew 6:33: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” II. Questions 1.What should be our two priorities in life? 2.What does it mean to make these tasks priorities? 3.Why is it important make both tasks priorities, as opposed to just one? When I…
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Devotional for December 2nd, 2017
I. THE WORD: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” – Galatians 5:16 REFLECTION QUESTIONS 1. When you see something you like, how does it make you feel? 2. When you see something you want to spend money on or save money for, what is the end goal…
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Devotional for December 1st, 2017
I. The Word: “When you set your eyes on wealth, it is [suddenly] gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies to the heavens.” –Proverbs 23:5 (Amplified) “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant…
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Devotional for November 30th, 2017
I. The Word Ecclesiastes 5:13-15 (NRSV) 13 There is a grievous ill that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owners to their hurt, 14 and those riches were lost in a bad venture; though they are parents of children, they have nothing in their hands. 15 As they came from…
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Devotional for November 28th, 2017
I. THE WORD: And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure. – JAMES 4:3 II. REFLECTION QUESTIONS How strong a motive is a pleasure in your life? Does delaying gratification come easy or hard to you? What can you ask for…
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Devotional for November 26th, 2017
I. The Word Proverbs 13:4: “The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” Proverbs 13:11: “Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but the one who gathers by labor increases it.” Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the…
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Devotional for November 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Acts 2:44-45 44 “Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.” There was a radical movement of the Holy Spirit here in Acts. Miraculous signs and wonders were being done and the…
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Yun Family Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving? We could trace the first observance of Thanksgiving in the United States by the Pilgrims in 1621, who celebrated their first harvest after settling. There is nothing unusual about celebrating the harvest, for many cultures around the world has set one date aside in the Fall to celebrate good crops. Growing up…
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Devotional for November 22nd, 2017
I. The Word: But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that he may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of…
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Devotional for November 20th, 2017
I. The Word For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. I Timothy 6:10-11 II.…
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Devotional for November 18th, 2017
I. THE WORD: 2 Corinthians 8:9-15 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 10 And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you…
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Devotional for November 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Ephesian 5:5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Ephesians 5:5 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of…
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Devotional for November 16th, 2017
I. The Word- Jeremiah 17:11 (NRSV) “Like the partridge hatching what it did not lay, so are all who amass wealth unjustly; in mid-life it will leave them, and at their end they will prove to be fools.” II. Study Questions 1. Do you rob others of their rightful revenue? 2. What does it mean…
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Devotional for November 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise. Which, having no chief, officer or ruler, prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provision in the harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner is stored…
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Devotional for November 14th, 2017
I. THE WORD: Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” – Hebrews 13:5 Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! – Ecclesiastes 5:10 II. Study Questions: Do you believe you…
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Devotional for November 13th, 2017
I. The Word Romans 13:8a: Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another…. Philippians 4:12-13: I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering…
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Reflection and Overview: November 12th, 2017
The Perfect Church What is the perfect church? How would you define it? Would it be based on what your local church offers, such as sound teaching and pastoral care? Or perhaps children’s ministry for your children. In our consumer culture, local churches have a daunting task to consumers happy, visitors and members. In addition…
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Devotional for November 11th, 2017
I. THE WORD: Ephesians 4:11-16 – 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of…
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Devotional for November 10th, 2017
I. The Word: 2 Timothy 2:3-4 AMP Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the…
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Devotional for November 9th, 2017
I. The Word: Genesis 45:4-5 “Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. 5 But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me…
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Devotional for November 8th, 2017
I . The Word The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as…
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Reflection and Overview: Nov. 5th, 2017
Reflection on the Previous Week If you haven’t heard, Houston Astros won the World Series! Estimated 750,000 Houstonians hit the streets of downtown to celebrate the milestone, a great accomplishment for a sports team. Think about it, last year, Chicago Cubs finally broke their drought of winning a World Series title after 108 years. It…
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Devotional for November 4th, 2017
I. The Word: Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”…
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