“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and strainingtoward what is ahead, I press on….” (Philippians 3:13-14) When I look back over my life, I can see where I’ve missed out on some God-given opportunities. Maybe you are saying the same thing. If so, I want to encourage…
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“But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” (Luke 11:20) In Jesus’ day, some religious people had set parameters around God's personality and abilities. They didn’t like the way Jesus challenged their orthodoxy, so they took every opportunity…
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"Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'O Lord, save me!' The Lord isgracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion." (Psalm 116:4-5) I long to see the Christian family really encourage one another. Perhaps you are dealing with a serious issue. You may feel like you…
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"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." (Galatians 5:25) It's a question I've been asked many times, by strangers in interviews and my friends in casual conversation. It's also a question I've been asking myself rather often these days. It's a question about balance. Yes,…
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“But He’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, whatGod is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Dowhat is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.” (Micah 6:8, The Message)…
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“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless." (Matthew 5:13, NLT) Second Kings 2:19-22 tells of a time when a well that supplied water…
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“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last, buta woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”(Proverbs 31:30, NLT) What if I told you that you could become more beautiful every year of your life? And what if I also said that you wouldn’t have to lose a pound,…
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“If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyedmy Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that myjoy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:10-11, NIV) "What Would Jesus Do?" Several…
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"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5) The reason that ‘Peace’ is in the title of this devotional is because for some of us the issue of…
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