Tag: scripture
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Living in the Present for God
Imagine a life free from the burdens of the past and the anxieties of the future. What if, instead of dwelling on what was or what might be, you decided to embrace the present moment and set out to win today—and every day thereafter? In this devotional, we’ll explore the profound impact of living in…
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Navigating Conflict with Grace
Last night at Church Pastor Tim spoke about gentleness in the mist of conflict and shared that although it may be hard it is something we should all strive for as we try to be more like Jesus. Following our evening service, I had gone home to participate in a zoom call with my siblings…
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The Call to Diligence: Combining Wisdom and Action
Have you ever heard the old saying about someone being incredibly intelligent but lacking common sense? What about another classic saying about someone being “too smart for their own good”? Do you know someone who fits in either of those categories? These sayings can be relevant to a Christian and their evangelism efforts. Let’s explore…
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Communicating Christ-like Love Through Non-Verbal Actions
Let’s delve into the profound impact of our non-verbal actions in our interactions with others, both within the Church and in the world. As followers of Christ, our words and actions should consistently reflect His love and grace. The Bible reminds us in 1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or…
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Overcoming the Temptation to Brood and Ignore
Let’s explore a common struggle we all face at times: the temptation to brood and ignore our loved ones. We can find guidance and wisdom in the Scriptures and through the examples set by our faithful ancestors in the faith. While I was babysitting my grandchildren a week ago my granddaughter was misbehaving in the…
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Seize the Day
Ephesians 5:15-16, the apostle Paul encourages us with these words: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.” This verse reminds us that each day is a precious gift from God, and it’s our responsibility to use it wisely.…
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Fighting the Right Battle
In the battle of life, we often find ourselves fighting the wrong enemy. Instead of waging war against the forces of darkness and the schemes of the devil, we often turn our weapons inward and become our own worst adversaries. What Causes Us to Fight Ourselves? The tendency to turn our weapons inward and become…
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Journey with a Jesus-Era Time Capsule
Today, we embark on a unique devotional journey that takes us back in time to the era of Jesus Christ. Imagine discovering a time capsule from that era, a vessel that encapsulates the hopes, dreams, and wisdom of those who lived during Jesus’ earthly ministry. As we explore the contents of this hypothetical time capsule,…
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Stepping Aside for God’s Sovereign Will
Today, I want to delve into a crucial aspect of our spiritual journey – the idea of getting out of God’s way to allow His sovereign will to be accomplished. As we explore this topic, we’ll discover the wisdom and beauty of yielding ourselves to the Divine plan. Our guide on this journey will be…
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