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Tag Archives: Devotions
Merry Christmas!
“We sing, Immanuel, Thy praise, Thou Prince of Life and Fount of Grace, Thou Flower of Heaven and Star of Morn, Thou Lord of Lords, Thou virgin born, Hallelujah! And I, Thy servant, Lord, today Confess my love and freely … Continue reading
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Immanuel
What could be better than “God with us.”? For Joseph and Mary, the surroundings and circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s … Continue reading
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Joseph
When it came to choosing a husband for His mom, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.12
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12 NIV At the end of it all, our opinions about “what’s right” will be irrelevant. Polling data, legal rulings, … Continue reading
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Mary
What made Mary so special? Was it her appearance or sense of humor? Maybe she had amazing domestic skills and strong parental instincts? While we don’t know much about her daily habits and skillset, we do know a key ingredient … Continue reading
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When Saying “The Word”
In our culture, there’s an increasing amount of those incorporating secular ideas and philosophy into their “spiritual” beliefs. In regards to that, I was recently reminded of an amazing tidbit: In the city of Ephesus around the year 500 BC … Continue reading
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Orderly
Confusion can produce all kinds of mistakes; even fatal errors. For those alive in the years following Christ’s resurrection, there was a lot of confusion concerning Jesus. Many had encountered Him during His travels, heard stories, knew someone healed, and … Continue reading
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Sustained
“Cotton candy inspiration” may be sweet, but it doesn’t last. Over the centuries, the people of God have faced challenges of many kinds and the Word of God has proven to be the only lasting source of encouragement. Today may bring … Continue reading
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Wisdom 13.20
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 NIV Over time, peers can influence our values, hopes, and dreams. The ideas and suggestions most often discussed around us will eventually … Continue reading
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Shamgar
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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Rain
There are points on the journey when life’s “weather” turns a sunny day into a dark rainy one. Those are the exact times when the words of Psalm 9 are most applicable. Somehow, making the decision to speak them aloud reveals … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-11-16
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust…” – Psalm 18:2a Today would be a great day to pause and reflect on God’s strength, protection and provision. Is … Continue reading
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Moved
Have you ever experienced the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit? A presence more real and lasting than manufactured excitement? In our world, there are a lot of voices speaking all manner of spiritual talk, but there is only one … Continue reading
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Opinions
Each day, there are endless opinions printed, posted, tweeted, spoken, shouted and displayed on protest signs and bumper stickers; but at the end of it all these words will still be true: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the … Continue reading
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Joshua
In a culture that’s traded absolute truth for tolerance, the concept of a line in the sand regarding values may be considered extreme. However, in a similar environment, Joshua (as leader of the Hebrews after Moses) made a bold statement … Continue reading
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Wisdom 13.10
“By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom.” – Proverbs 13:10 NKJV Prudent decisions rarely come from knee-jerk reactions, and if we’re not careful self-centered thoughts and peer-pressure can affect our judgment. Counsel that lines up … Continue reading
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Remembrance
Sometimes it’s good to pause and linger on these truths… “Remember the former things, those of long ago, I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” (The gods of this world are … Continue reading
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Encouragement
Our souls long to know there’s more to this life than what we see. In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, and even boredom. Relationships can bring encouragement, but quite often; discouragement. The first century Christians knew the … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-4-16
Lives can be changed this very day. It could be in a worship you’re attending, or in another part of the world you’ll never visit. May we be praying for salvations, praying against strongholds, praying for hearts to receive the … Continue reading
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Boundaries
Who sets the boundaries of your steps? Along the path of life there are many speaking their own version of truth, including various offers to “taste-test” savory concessions as you pass by. One of the common calls from the shadows is … Continue reading
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