Devotion Archive
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Devotion for October 20, 2026
“… forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13b, 14) Read Philippians 3:7–16. In Philippians 3:13, 14, the Apostle Paul provides a masterclass in spiritual focus, writing, “Forgetting what is behind…
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Devotion for October 19, 2026
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18) When you were young and said a bad word, your parents may have threatened to wash your mouth out with soap. Well, if…
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Devotion for October 18, 2026
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT) When it comes to giving, God is much more interested in what’s in your heart than what’s in your wallet. You may think…
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Devotion for October 17, 2026
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3) Following God means finishing what He has called you to do. Not everyone who starts out well finishes well. Occasionally, we’re shocked and saddened to…
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Devotion for October 16, 2026
“But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” (Luke 5:5b, 10b) Read Luke 5:1–11. There’s a lot written about the disciple Peter in the gospels. At the end of Luke’s previous chapter, in verses 38 and…
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Devotion for October 15, 2026
“So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran.” (Genesis 12:4) Read Genesis 12:1–9. Faithfulness to God can be a strange thing. To be a long-term Christian can seem a bit daunting: All those years ahead, wondering what God…
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Devotion for October 14, 2026
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) Love is not an emotion, because you cannot command someone to feel a certain way. Loving someone is a choice that manifests itself in your attitudes and actions towards that person. Jesus said,…
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Devotion for October 13, 2026
“Let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.” (Galatians 6:9, GNT) The time to start planting is now. I talk to people all the time who say, “One of these days, I’m going to …” They promise to…
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Devotion for October 12, 2026
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7, NIV) If a farmer goes out with a trailer load…