Mar
11

(1 Corinthians 16:13) Be courageous.

Today, some Christians are often described as being wimpy and weak. Unfortunately this can be the case, but you can
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Mar
07

(Hebrews 13:8) Jesus Christ.

Through the New Testament “Jesus Christ” is mentioned over and over again. However, most Christians assume it is a full
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Mar
06

(Proverbs 1:7) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

This verse can be understood as the motto of the book of Proverbs. “The beginning” refers to the primary or
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Mar
05

(Hebrews 13:8) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

One of the primary reasons some Christians decline into spiritual discouragement and weakness relates to how they understand the nature
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Mar
04

(Hebrews 13:6) The Lord God is my helper; I will not be afraid.

We often become afraid and anxious when we begin to feel that we are facing the storms of life all
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Mar
03

(Ephesians 5:18) Be filled (overflowing) with the Holy Spirit.

The overall goal of Christian living is to be filled and overflowing with the Holy Spirit, the direct, intimate presence
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Feb
16

Turkey

I leave for Turkey today and return March 2. I will attempt to post devotions as often as I can
Feb
15

(1 Peter 5:5-6) God opposes the proud but shows grace to the humble. Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand; he will lift you up at the right time.

The Bible repeatedly contrasts the proud and the humble, both refer to the condition of the heart.  Those full of
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Feb
13

(Romans 10:9) If you declare with your mouth that “Jesus is Lord” you will be saved!

In this verse, the apostle Paul tells us that our salvation depends on our declaration that “Jesus is Lord.” It
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