Tag: devotional
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Finding Freedom in God’s Plans
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” “Why?” – A simple question that holds immense power and significance in our lives. It is a question we often ask ourselves…
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God’s Treasure: One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure
Our church is moving so I am currently listing our items that we will not take with us in several online FOR SALE communities. It is amazing the things that people look for and find in these communities as well as at yard sales. I have seen people’s eyes light up as they find STEALS,…
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Fragrance of Worship – Perfumes in the Old Testament
Scripture: Exodus 30:34-38 (NIV) 34 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, and galbanum—and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, 35 and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred. 36 Grind some of it to powder and place…
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Dancing with Joy
Due to my parents’ fondness for country music, I was raised listening to legendary artists such as Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Merle Haggard. During weekends, we would gather in the living room, where my father and mother would play records of these artists, and we’d all dance together.…
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Embracing the Eternal Value of Material Things
Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your…
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The Power of Respect: Honoring God and Others
Scripture: “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17) In a world that often seems consumed by self-centeredness and disregard for others, the Bible calls us to a higher standard of living—one characterized by respect. Culture is constantly evolving, and attitudes toward showing respect have…
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Clean Out Your Closet
According to the experts, you only use 20 percent of your wardrobe. Up your percentage by donating at least some of the clothes you’re never going to wear again to charity! I love clothes and I section them in closet into 3 categories. I have my fat clothes, my skinny clothes and my clothes I…
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Abandonment
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” I had the honor of visiting and sitting with someone at the hospital on Friday. She was a young lady of 80 years old, turning 81 this month. She told me she…
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Hooked, Caught and Captured
James 3:3-12 (ESV) 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is…
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Turning Tears into Shouts of Joy
Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. Psalms 126:5 (NLT) A friend sent me this scripture this morning. As most of you know I am a pastors wife. Being a leader can be very rewarding, however, at times it can be very hard and discouraging. I have managed/led people in large…
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