What is Love-Eros
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Feb 7, 2023
Read: Ephesians 5:28-29 “In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no ...
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Topics: love, serve, communicates
Go There
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Feb 6, 2023
Read: Romans 12:15-16a, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be ...
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Perfect Timing
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Feb 5, 2023
Read: Ruth 2:1, “Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz.” Ruth 3:9, “’Who ...
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Love the Unlovable
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Feb 4, 2023
Read: Luke 6:35, “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, ...
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Benefit of the Doubt
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Feb 3, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NKJV), “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Think: Thomas Inman, a surgeon ...
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Delight in the Truth
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Feb 2, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:6, “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” Isaiah 5:20, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, ...
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Rudeness Rising
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Feb 1, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:5, “It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
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Love is Not
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Jan 31, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” Ephesians 4:2, “Be completely humble ...
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Topics: love, patience, sacrificed
Talk To Me
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Jan 30, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ...
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Unending Love
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Jan 29, 2023
Read: Romans 8:39, “…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ ...
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No Blank Check
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Jan 28, 2023
Read: Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 84:11, “For the Lord God is ...
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God’s Protection
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Jan 27, 2023
Read: Psalm 91:2, “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” 2 Samuel 22:33, “It is God who arms me with ...
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Topics: protection, presence, surround
Answer Me
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Jan 26, 2023
Read: Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Lamentations 3:25, “The Lord ...
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Just Rest
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Jan 25, 2023
Read: Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...
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Perfect Companion
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Jan 24, 2023
Read: Hebrews 13:5, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you, ...
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Justice For All
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Jan 23, 2023
Read: Ezekiel 7:2-4, “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the ...
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Topics: heaven, eternity, imperfection
Justice For All
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Jan 23, 2023
Read: Ezekiel 7:2-4, “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the ...
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Topics: justice
Build Your Vulnerability
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Jan 22, 2023
Read: Psalm 32:3-5, “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy on me; my ...
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Antidote to Shame
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Jan 21, 2023
Read: I Peter 5:5, “In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one ...
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Obviously
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Jan 20, 2023
Read: John 8:7, “When they had kept on questioning Him, He straightened up and said to them, ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to ...
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Topics: leadership, religious, leaning
Bounce Back
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Jan 19, 2023
Read: Luke 15:20, “So he got up and went to his father. But while he was a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; ...
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Forget About It
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Jan 18, 2023
Read: Luke 22:32-34, “’But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith would not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. ...
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Topics: remember, forgiveness, hear
Greater Grace
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Jan 16, 2023
Read: Ephesians 1:7-8, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He ...
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Topics: love, acceptance, direct
No Shame
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Jan 15, 2023
Read: Matthew 11:28-30, "'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...
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Topics: love, acceptance, direct
See it First
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Jan 14, 2023
Read: John 20:29, “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” ...
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False Guilt
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Jan 13, 2023
Read: John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension ...
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Topics: guilt, carry, difficulty
False Guilt
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Jan 12, 2023
Read: John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension ...
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Topics: relationship, spiritual, creates
Toxic Thoughts
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Jan 11, 2023
Read: Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
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What Was I Thinking?
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Jan 10, 2023
Read: 2 Samuel 12:13, “Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the LORD.’ Nathan replied, ‘The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not ...
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Topics: grace, forgiveness, loves
Past Haunts
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Jan 10, 2023
Read: Proverbs 4:18, “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we ...
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Good Shame?
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Jan 9, 2023
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:5, “I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers?” ...
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Topics: significance, value, moral
No Regrets
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Jan 8, 2023
2 Corinthians 7:10, “Godly sorrows bring repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” Think: Regret is ...
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Topics: change, invitation, give
Future Plans
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Jan 7, 2023
Read: Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make ...
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Topics: redemption, forgiveness, sharing
Take Heart
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Jan 6, 2023
Read: Luke 21:7, “‘Teacher,’ they asked, ‘when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?’ He replied, ...
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Topics: sin, conviction, addresses
Lean On Me
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Jan 5, 2023
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my ...
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Counterfeit Guilt
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Jan 4, 2023
Read: Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
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Back Again
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Jan 3, 2023
Read: Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in ...
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Topics: service, good, perfectionism
Trapped
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Jan 2, 2023
Read: Psalm 103:10-11, “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the ...
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New Year’s Baby Steps
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Jan 1, 2023
Read: Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and ...
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Caller ID
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Dec 31, 2022
Read: Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” 1 Samuel 3:4-7, “Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel ...
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Wanting and Waiting
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Dec 30, 2022
Read: Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make ...
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Broken Grace
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Dec 29, 2022
Read: 2 Peter 1:2 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance throughout he knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Think: It is the week after Christmas ...
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Winter Is Coming
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Dec 28, 2022
Read: Psalm 74:17, “It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for ...
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Hold On
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Dec 27, 2022
Read: Luke 2:19, “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Think: Are you still holding on to Christmas? Christmas ...
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Let Down
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Dec 26, 2022
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God ...
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Topics: opportunity, feeling, comfortable
Swaddling Details
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Dec 25, 2022
Read: Luke 2:4-7, 12 (NKJV), “So Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David which is called ...
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Memories
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Dec 24, 2022
Read: Luke 2:19, “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Think: What are some of your favorite Christmas memories? ...
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Topics: joy, peace, contentment
Christmas Character Quiz
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Dec 23, 2022
Read: Matthew 1:1, 3, 5, 6, 16, “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham…Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...
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Scrooge
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Dec 22, 2022
Read: Matthew 6:19-20, “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But ...
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No Random Days
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Dec 21, 2022
Read: Luke 1:8-9, “Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom ...
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The Gifts
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Dec 20, 2022
Read: Matthew 2:10-11, “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary, his ...
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For those waiting
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Dec 19, 2022
Read: Luke 1:11-13, “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was ...
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O Holy Night
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Dec 18, 2022
Read: Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town ...
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
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Dec 17, 2022
Read: Matthew 1:23, “’The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’)”. Think: “O ...
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Topics: sin, ressurection, redeemed
O Little Town of Bethlehem
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Dec 16, 2022
Read: Micah 5:2, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over ...
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Topics: love, forgiveness, give
Joy To The World
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Dec 15, 2022
Read: Psalm 98:6 Shout for joy before the Lord, the King. Luke 1:14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth… ...
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Peace
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Dec 14, 2022
Read: Luke 2:14, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those whom His favor rests.” John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my ...
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Chaotic Christmas
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Dec 13, 2022
Read: Psalm 39:6, “Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom; in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth without knowing whose it will finally ...
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A Sword
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Dec 12, 2022
Read: Luke 2:33-35, “The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: ‘This ...
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What’s in the Way
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Dec 11, 2022
Read: Matthew 2:11, “They saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell to the ground and worshipped him.” Philippians 2:10, “That at the name of ...
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Topics: joy, worshipping, manner
Mary Came Around
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Dec 10, 2022
Read: Luke 1:29,34, 38, 46-47 Luke 1:29, “Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be… ‘How will this ...
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Nazareth Nobody
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Dec 9, 2022
Read: Matthew 2:23, “…and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a ...
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Wise Men
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Dec 8, 2022
Read: Matthew 2:1-2, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ...
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Why a Baby
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Dec 7, 2022
Read: Matthew 13:55-56, “’Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? ...
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Christmas Lights
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Dec 6, 2022
Read: Isaiah 9:2, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the deep darkness a light has dawned.” John ...
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Unhurried Holiday
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Dec 5, 2022
Read: Luke 2:16, “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” Think: “Kids help me load the car, we ...
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Topics: presence, shepherds, hurriedness
Advent: Too Busy
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Dec 4, 2022
Read: John 1:10-11, “He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his ...
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Topics: Jesus, expectantly, show
Advent: Common Ground
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Dec 3, 2022
Read: Luke 2:8-9, “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared ...
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Advent: Christ in you
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Dec 2, 2022
Read: John 14:20, “On that day you will realize that I am in my father, you are in me, and I am in you.” Colossians 1:27, “To them God has chosen to ...
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Advent: Did you hear that?
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Dec 1, 2022
Read: Luke 1:26-31, “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to ...
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Advent: Anticipation
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Nov 30, 2022
Read: Luke 2:25-30, “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and ...
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Advent: Baby names
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Nov 29, 2022
Read: Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful ...
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Advent: Immanuel
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Nov 28, 2022
Read: John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the ...
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Topics: Bible study, Ezra, God
What if?
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Nov 27, 2022
Read: Psalm 7:17 Think: What if you woke tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? When I came across that question I literally ...
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It’s Not About Me
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Nov 26, 2022
Think: Duke’s basketball team is known as the “Cameron Crazies” (for their arena and their behavior). When Duke plays their arch rival North Carolina ...
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Topics: faithfulness, thank, worshipping
Jesus Gave Thanks
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Nov 25, 2022
Read: Luke 22:19 Think: Jesus is thanking God for what is to come. It is the beginning of His “Passion” week-the week that lead up to the cross. ...
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Practice Gratitude
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Nov 24, 2022
Read: Philippians 4:11, 16 Think: Have you ever planted a garden? It takes time and effort. It also takes time and effort to cultivate joy and ...
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Express Yourself
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Nov 23, 2022
Read: James 1:17; 1 Peter 4:10 Think: My parents went on a trip to an exotic location and brought a gift home for me. I was waiting excitedly with my ...
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Pilgrims’ Perspective
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Nov 22, 2022
Read: Psalm 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34 Think: In the fall of 1620 the Pilgrims set sail for Virginia with 102 passengers on board. They landed in ...
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Thanksgiving In All Seasons
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Nov 21, 2022
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 50:23 Think: When things aren’t going exactly as you planned, do you thank God that His plans are better than ...
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Sick of Manna
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Nov 20, 2022
Read: Numbers 11:1-9 Think: The Israelites had some phenomenal blessings. We find the Israelites standing ankle deep in manna, bountifully blessed by ...
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Whoever
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Nov 19, 2022
Read: John 3:16; Titus 2:11 Think: Have you ever been to an exclusive restaurant or club? Maybe you have been to an elite training facility where ...
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Topics: love, grace, friendless
Keep Fishing, Don’t Quit
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Nov 18, 2022
Read: Luke 5:1-11 Think: On a rickety fishing boat smelling of fish, Peter discovered what happens when you join faith and effort. The crowd on the ...
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Find Your Purpose
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Nov 17, 2022
Read: Luke 19:10; John 20:21 There was a grocer in England who banned customers from his shop if they used crude language, smoked, brought in baby ...
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Look Who’s Talking
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Nov 16, 2022
Read: Matthew 22:36-39; Mark 16:15 Think: Holly picks flowers from her garden and takes a sweet note to her neighbor with an invite to church. Brad ...
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Topics: love, opportunity, grow
You Can Trust God
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Nov 15, 2022
Read: Romans 5:8; Psalm 9:10 Think: During WWII, a father in England was holding his son’s hand and ran from a building being bombed into a hole that ...
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The Ticket
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Nov 14, 2022
Read: John 14:6; Acts 4:12 Think: Have you ever tried to get into a concert or a movie theater without a ticket? Maybe you are influential, have ...
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Topics: sin, relationship, cross
The Rescue
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Nov 13, 2022
Read: Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is ...
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A Great Connection
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Nov 12, 2022
Read 1 Corinthians 9:22 “…I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.” Think Today’s scripture gives us a very ...
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Topics: relationship, motive, valued
Shine Your Light!
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Nov 11, 2022
Read Matthew 5:15, “…People do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the ...
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Universal Worship
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Nov 10, 2022
Read Matthew 2:1-2, "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ...
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Sharing with Care
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Nov 9, 2022
Read 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, "When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find ...
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Topics: attitude, follower, effectively
Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.
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Nov 8, 2022
Read Acts 5:42, “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus ...
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Topics: life, experienced, encouraged
His Name
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Nov 7, 2022
Read Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...
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Was Not Expecting That….
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Nov 6, 2022
Read Acts 9:1, "Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord's followers." Acts 9:3-6, "As he was ...
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Topics: give, Christians, chance
The Big Question
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Nov 5, 2022
Read Matthew 16:15-16," 'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living ...
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Faith It
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Nov 4, 2022
Read Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, ...
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Topics: faith, commitment, key
Walking the Walk
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Nov 3, 2022
Read Genesis 6:9, “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” 1 Timothy 6:11, “Pursue ...
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Topics: prayer, compassion, direction
Run Your Race
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Nov 2, 2022
Read Hebrews 12:1, “...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race ...
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Topics: endurance, encourages, glorifies
Share the Responsibility
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Nov 1, 2022
Read Romans 15:7, "So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified." Think We ...
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Free to Obey
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Oct 31, 2022
Read Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty ...
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Topics: joyfully, confidently, judge
Commitment to Membership
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Oct 30, 2022
Read Luke 4:16, "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he ...
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Open Your Heart
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Oct 29, 2022
Read Matthew 26:39, "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?" Think Vulnerability ...
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Topics: healing, struggling, guidance
I’ve Got the Power!
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Oct 28, 2022
Read Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within ...
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Topics: powerful, serve, willingness
Serving the Ministry
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Oct 27, 2022
Read 1 Peter 4:10, "Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you." Matthew 20:28, "For even the Son of Man came not to ...
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Tug of War
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Oct 26, 2022
Read: "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance…Blessed is ...
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The Power of Teamwork
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Oct 25, 2022
Read 1 Corinthians 12:7, "Each person is given something to do that shows who God is; everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits." Think We've all ...
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Gifts From Heaven
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Oct 24, 2022
Read Romans 12:6, "We all have different gifts that God has given to us by his loving-favor. We are to use them." Think God has given spiritual ...
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Good at Looking
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Oct 23, 2022
Read Philippians 2:3-4, "Value others more than yourselves. None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for ...
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Topics: good, interested, problem
Matter Matters
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Oct 22, 2022
Read 2 Chronicles 24:13, “So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its ...
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Topics: serving, commitment, restore
Decide, Then Do
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Oct 21, 2022
Read 2 Chronicles 24:4, “Now it came about after this that Joash decided to restore the house of the Lord.” Think Have you ever heard of ...
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Topics: commitment, better, avoid
Capacity
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Oct 20, 2022
Read Ephesians 1:18-19, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of his calling, what are the ...
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Topics: believe, relationship, hope
Forward Thinking
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Oct 19, 2022
Read Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Think Baby Boomers. Gen X. ...
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Topics: relationship, learned, extinction
Change Your Mind!
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Oct 18, 2022
Read Mark 6:12, “They went out and preached that people should repent.” Think In today’s verse, the disciples immediately obeyed Jesus’ command to ...
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A Committed Crew
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Oct 17, 2022
Read Romans 10:14-15, "But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of ...
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Servant Leader
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Oct 16, 2022
Read John 13:14-15, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example ...
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Tough Love
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Oct 15, 2022
Read Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside still waters.” Think You’ll never see sheep, in a circus ...
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Happy Face
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Oct 14, 2022
Read Philippians 4:12-13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any ...
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What Shall We Say?
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Oct 13, 2022
Read Romans 8:31-32, “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own ...
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Tip of the Iceberg
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Oct 12, 2022
Read James 1:19-20, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…” ...
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Feeling It
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Oct 11, 2022
Read Galatians 5:22-23, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against ...
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The Please You Game
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Oct 10, 2022
Read Daniel 6:13, “Then they said to the king, ‘Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you ...
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Topics: focused, desires, compromising
A Powerful Prayer
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Oct 9, 2022
Read 1 Samuel 1: 11, "She made a vow and said, ‘O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and ...
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Topics: purpose, serve, committing
Priorities
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Oct 8, 2022
Read Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Think Think about ...
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Influence of Family
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Oct 7, 2022
Read Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT), “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting ...
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K.I.D.S.
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Oct 6, 2022
Read Psalm 127:3, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Think Children are an amazing gift from God, never to ...
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Topics: priorities, reflect, commitments
The Letters
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Oct 5, 2022
Read 1 Corinthians 10:11, “These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages ...
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Topics: wisdom, purpose, glorifying
Friend of Sinners
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Oct 4, 2022
Read Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” Think “We are called to be comfortably uncomfortable” Go back to a time ...
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Topics: love, relationship, share
ID Please
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Oct 3, 2022
Read Genesis 32:27-28, "The man asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Jacob,' he answered. Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but ...
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Powerless
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Oct 2, 2022
Read Psalm 103:13, “He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic...” Think “I can’t change.” Those three words are difficult for many ...
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Topics: truth, change, significant
False Labels
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Oct 1, 2022
Read Acts 9:17-18, “Placing his hands on Saul, he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has ...
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Completed
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Sep 30, 2022
Read Daniel 4:27, “Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being ...
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Does God Really Love Me?
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Sep 29, 2022
Read Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Think Have you ever ...
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No Shame
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Sep 28, 2022
Read Acts 22:4, "I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison." Think ...
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Topics: love, confidence, committed
Seasick
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Sep 27, 2022
Read Mark 4:39, "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." ...
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Keeping the Peace
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Sep 26, 2022
Read Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Think “Hurt people hurt people.” The Bible ...
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Topics: love, peacemaker, challenged
A Heart at Peace
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Sep 25, 2022
Read Proverbs 14:30, “A heart at peace gives life to the body,” Think Have you ever tweaked your back, twisted an ankle, or hurt your knee, and ...
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Path to Peace
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Sep 24, 2022
Read John 10:10b, "I have come that you might have life and have it to the full." Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which transcends all ...
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A Quick Word On Obedience
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Sep 23, 2022
Read Psalm 119:60, "I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands." Think Consider the things you hurry to do. Maybe you hurry home to be ...
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Topics: wisdom, importance, obedient
Two Winning Moves
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Sep 22, 2022
Read James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Think Once the final buzzer sounds in ...
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Topics: power, protection, obedient
Emotional Sickness
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Sep 21, 2022
Read 1 Samuel 13:10-12, “Just as Saul was finishing with the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. ...
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Stand Firm
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Sep 20, 2022
Read Daniel 1:8, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to ...
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It's About That Walk!
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Sep 19, 2022
Read Psalm 25:12, "Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose." Acts 4:13, "When they saw the courage of ...
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Impersonators
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Sep 18, 2022
Read 1 Corinthians 11:1, “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” Think Have you ever seen a son try to walk in his dad’s shoes ...
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Topics: lead, impersonate, imitate
Terrific Twins
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Sep 17, 2022
Read Psalm 23:6a, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…" Think Sheep sometimes wander off and need rescuing. A ...
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Juicy Fruit
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Sep 16, 2022
Read John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can't do ...
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Make Your Mark
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Sep 15, 2022
Read 2 Corinthians 9:2, "…your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action." Think If you attend a memorial service, you will seldom hear people ...
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Street Smart
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Sep 14, 2022
Read Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show ...
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Choices, Choices, Choices
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Sep 13, 2022
Read Ephesians 6:1-3, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'…that it may go well with you and ...
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Topics: understand, implications, mature
Subjection to Rejection
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Sep 12, 2022
Read 1 Samuel 8:7-8, “And the Lord told him: ‘Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have ...
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Topics: leadership, peace, lead
The Way God Does
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Sep 11, 2022
Read Matthew 6:12, “And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment].” Think ...
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Topics: commitment, forgiven, commanded
Thankful in the Present
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Sep 10, 2022
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ ...
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Plug In
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Sep 9, 2022
Read Luke 18:27, "What is impossible with man is possible with God." Think Do you have baggage from your past that you would like to unload? We ...
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Whole Life
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Sep 8, 2022
Read Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, "Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are ...
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Topics: life, faithful, consistency
R.U.L.E.S.
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Sep 7, 2022
Read Proverbs 16:25, "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." Think Have you ever been completely confident ...
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Topics: forgiveness, choose, follow
Integrity Affords Opportunity
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Sep 6, 2022
Read Daniel 5:12-13, "Daniel… was found to have a keen mind, and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain ...
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Topics: leadership, character, godly
The Lord’s Supper
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Sep 5, 2022
Read: Luke 22:19-20, “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in ...
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Topics: grace, forgiveness, free
I Don’t Know
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Sep 4, 2022
Read Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ...
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I Don’t Know
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Sep 4, 2022
Read Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ...
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The Value of Vulnerability
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Sep 3, 2022
Read Matthew 26:39, “My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?” Psalm 73:26, “My ...
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Topics: power, strength, vulnerable
Eternal Winners
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Sep 2, 2022
Read Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” ...
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Topics: relationship, eternal, declared
Walk the Talk
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Sep 1, 2022
Read James 3:13, “Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s ...
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Not Consumed By Quicksand
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Aug 31, 2022
Read John 4:14, "But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water ...
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Built to Last
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Aug 30, 2022
Read Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the ...
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Why?
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Aug 29, 2022
Read Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” ...
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Topics: help, giving, interested
Warning Signs
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Aug 28, 2022
Read Isaiah 14:12-15, “How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low ...
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The Greatest Exchange
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Aug 27, 2022
Read Isaiah 53:5, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, ...
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Topics: believe, perfection, eternal
We’re on the Same Team!
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Aug 26, 2022
Read John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be ...
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From Misstep to Next Step
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Aug 25, 2022
Read Matthew 26:74-75, “Then he began to curse and swear, saying, ‘I do not know the Man!’ Immediately a rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the ...
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Topics: grace, resolve, strengthen
Famous Everywhere
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Aug 24, 2022
Read Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of ...
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Topics: truth, build, strengthen
Just One Candle
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Aug 23, 2022
Read Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” ...
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Topics: love, encouraging, showing
Neverland, Really?
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Aug 22, 2022
Read Hebrews 12:6-7, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines ...
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Topics: purpose, disciplines, amazing
Peace of Mind
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Aug 21, 2022
Read Philippians 4:6-7, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to ...
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Power Struggle
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Aug 20, 2022
Read 1 Peter 2:13-17, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to ...
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Snake in the House
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Aug 19, 2022
Read Colossians 2:8-10, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the ...
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Get Smart!
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Aug 18, 2022
Read 2 Corinthians 2:11, “…so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.” John 10:10, “The thief comes only to ...
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Truth Way and Love Street
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Aug 17, 2022
Read Ephesians 4:15, “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ…” Think Do you ever avoid the ...
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Topics: love, truth, struggling
History Lessons
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Aug 16, 2022
Read Daniel 5:20, “But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.” ...
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Topics: truth, consequences, rely
Truth Way and Love Street
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Aug 15, 2022
Read Ephesians 4:15, "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ…" Think Do you ever avoid the ...
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Topics: truth, feelings, struggling
Lead Me
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Aug 14, 2022
Read Psalm 139:24, “See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” John 10:27-28, “My sheep listen to My voice; I ...
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Test Me
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Aug 13, 2022
Read Psalm 139:23b, “…test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Think God is for you! He loves you more than you can imagine. He has great plans ...
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Topics: life, grow, opportunities
Search Me
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Aug 12, 2022
Read Psalm 139:23a, “Search me and know my heart…” Think In today’s verse, David asks God to search him and know his heart. God knew David’s ...
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The Heart of the Issue
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Aug 11, 2022
Read Psalm 139:23-24, “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me ...
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The Battle of the Beans
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Aug 10, 2022
Read Genesis 25:34, “Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank and then got up and left. So, Esau despised his ...
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True Juicy Fruit
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Aug 9, 2022
Read Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ...
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Sushi-Size
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Aug 8, 2022
Read Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Think ...
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Stay Off the Fence!
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Aug 7, 2022
Read Revelation 3:16, "But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Think Our verse for today is ...
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Topics: scripture, consistency, biblical
First Things First!
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Aug 6, 2022
Read Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.” Think For most of ...
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Topics: seeking, submitting, solution
Do Not Imitate Evil, But Good
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Aug 5, 2022
Read 3 John 1:11, "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil ...
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You First
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Aug 4, 2022
Read 1 John 4:10-11, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, ...
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Why Doesn't God Do Something?
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Aug 3, 2022
Read 2 Peter 3:8-9, "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a ...
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Topics: opportunity, patient, choose
Battle Ready
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Aug 2, 2022
Read 1 Peter 1:13, "So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control … " Think Can you remember the last sporting event, competition, ...
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Topics: scripture, prepared, encourages
Not Today, Satan!
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Aug 1, 2022
Read James 4:7-8, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you." 1 ...
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Topics: leader, friend, vulnerable
Stepping into the Fog
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Jul 31, 2022
Read: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you ...
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Topics: promised, strong, courageous
Pure Joy
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Jul 30, 2022
Read James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your ...
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Topics: betrayal, perseverance, thanking
Spotless
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Jul 29, 2022
Read Hebrews 7:27, "Unlike the other high priests, (Jesus) does not need to offer sacrifices day after day … he sacrificed for their sins once for ...
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Not Just Information, Transformation
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Jul 28, 2022
Read Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, ...
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No One Understands Like Jesus
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Jul 27, 2022
Read Hebrews 2:18, “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Think Have you ever felt ...
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Live Life Out Loud!
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Jul 26, 2022
Read Titus 2:7-8, "In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech ...
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Topics: believe, commitment, align
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