Category: Devotion
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Devotional for June 5th, 2018
Word: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 (NIV) 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay…
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Devotional for June 4th, 2018
The Word: I Corinthians 3:1-8 1And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. 2I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, 3for you…
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What is Your Favorite?
By Ji Yun We all have our favorites, whether it is a favorite food, a genre of music, an athlete and so forth. Every individual has preference over the something. This diversity is quite beautiful if you ask me. What it shows is we are uniquely designed, whether it is upbringing, culture, worldview, or ethnic…
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Devotional for June 2nd, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep…
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Devotional for June 1st, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 Amplified: 6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God’s…
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Devotional for May 31st, 2018
The Word: 1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling,…
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Devotional for May 30th, 2018
The WORD: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NKJV) For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to…
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Devotional for may 29th, 2018
“Oh how it may be foolishness to those who do not believe, but to us, it is everything!”
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Devotional for May 28th, 2018
“the answer to factions and quarreling in a church is to get everyone focused back on Jesus and on the mission of reaching the lost.”
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No Perfect People Allowed
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord…
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Special Edition: What is Truth and Does it Matter?
By Heather Mattingly This past Sunday, we got to hear Pastor Ken Dew deliver a powerful message on Absolute Truth. This piece today is to address how do we, as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, advance God’s Kingdom in a culture that says God’s truth is merely one of many truths, and that truth…
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Devotional for May 5th, 2018
The word: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets…
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Devotional for May 4th, 2018
I. The Word: Romans 11:22-24 (NLT): 22 Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. 23 And if the people of Israel turn from their…
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Devotional for May 3rd, 2018
I. The Word: Leviticus 26: 38-45 “You will die among the foreign nations and be devoured in the land of your enemies. Those of you who survive will waste away in your enemies’ lands because of their sins and the sins of their ancestors. But at last my people will confess their sins and the…
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Devotional for May 2nd, 2018
The Word: Matt 5:17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Deut 20:16-18 “But of the cities of these peoples which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance, you shall let nothing that breathes remain alive, 17 but you shall utterly destroy them:…
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Devotional for May 1st, 2018
I. The Word: Jeremiah 7:23-34 23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you. 24 But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn…
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Devotional for April 30th, 2018
The Word: Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” By Scott Fiddler There is a common misconception that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament are very different; the God of the Old Testament is full of wrath and judgment, and the God of the…
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Devotional for April 29th, 2018
I. The Word: Psalm 144:1-4 1 Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 2 He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples[a] under me. 3 Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think…
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Devotional for April 28th, 2018
The Word: …Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10. By Blesson Selvanesan Prayer is an essential component of Christianity. It is a two-way communication between mankind and God. Jesus himself spent a lot of time in prayer with…
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Devotional for April 27th, 2018
The Word: Exodus 32:1-8 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to come back down the mountain, they gathered around Aaron. “Come on,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us. We don’t know what happened to this fellow Moses, who brought us here from the land of Egypt.” 2 So…
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Devotional for April 26th, 2018
I. The Word “Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to…
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Devotional for April 25th, 2018
The Word: 2 Samuel 12:15-22 (NIRV) 15 After Nathan returned to his home, the Lord sent a deadly illness to the child of David and Uriah’s wife. 16 David begged God to spare the child. He went without food and lay all night on the bare ground. 17 The elders of his household pleaded with him to get up and eat with them,…
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Devotional for April 24th, 2018
Revelation 5:8 (NIV) “Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.” We sometimes believe that our prayers aren’t heard, that God is too big to listen to us. We believe in our insignificance in the face of God’s greater power. Who are…
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Devotional for April 23rd, 2018
Word: Luke 7:18-28 18The disciples of John reported to him about all these things. 19Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” 20When the men came to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, to ask,…
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Devotional for April 22nd, 2018
I. The Word 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. 15 All this is for your…
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Devotional for April 21st, 2018
The Word: “Come on, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns. We can tell our father, ‘A wild animal has eaten him.’ Then we’ll see what becomes of his dreams!” Genesis 37:20 By Dr. Blesson Selvanesan Joseph was a son who was loved by his father. His brothers hated him and…
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Devotional for April 20th, 2018
The Word Isaiah 41:10 AMPC Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with…
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Devotional for April 19th, 2018
I. The Word “The man’s name was Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi. Their two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. And when they reached Moab, they settled there. Then Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons. The two sons married Moabite women.…
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Devotional for April 18th, 2018
The Word: Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT) “…He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV) “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to…
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Devotional for April 17th, 2018
Revelation 21:3-4, 26-27 (NIV) 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.…
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Devotional for April 16th, 2018
I. Word: Luke 13:1-5 1 Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate? 3 “I tell…
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Devotional for April 15th, 2018
I. The Word Psalm 14:1-7 1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there…
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Devotional for April 13th, 2018
The Word: “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to…
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Devotional for April 13th, 2018
I. The Word “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. (Matthew 25:41) They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might (2 Thessalonians 1:9)…
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Devotional for April 12th, 2018
I. The Word: Jeremiah 5:26-30 26 “Among my people are wicked men who lie in wait for victims like a hunter hiding in a blind. They continually set traps to catch people. 27 Like a cage filled with birds, their homes are filled with evil plots. And now they are great and rich. 28 They…
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Devotional for April 11th, 2018
The Word: 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. Revelation 20:13-14 “The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in…
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Devotional for April 10th, 2018
I. The Word: John 3:16-21 (NIV) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.…
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Devotional for April 9th, 2018
The Word: Luke 16:19-31 19“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20“And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, 21and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides,…
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Devotional for April 8th, 2018
I. The Word: Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our…
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Devotional for April 6th, 2018
I. The word: ‘…always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.’ I Peter 3:15 By Blesson Selvanesan Ph.D Many think that believers in Christ are unintelligent people who are being controlled by the clergy…
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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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