Devotion Archive
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Devotion for December 22, 2025
“Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” (1 Timothy 3:16) He was born in abject poverty, yet a choir of angels filled the…
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Devotion for December 21, 2025
“Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses …” (Joshua 20:2) In Old Testament times, if you killed someone by accident, their family had the right to take your life in return. So God arranged six “cities of refuge,” three on either side of the Jordan River, so…
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Devotion for December 20, 2025
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV) The Christmas season is a radical time for living and displaying Christ’s love as a thanks-gift for all. The more deeply you understand God’s love, the more grateful you will become. In fact, the Bible says…
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Devotion for December 19, 2025
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Proverbs 13:20) When you encounter someone who tries to “cut you down to size”, remind yourself they are probably trying to cut you down to their size. So, what should you do? Love them, but don’t be overly influenced by…
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Devotion for December 18, 2025
“… so be strong, act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires …” (1 Kings 2:2b,3a) Read 1 Kings 1:32–2:4. Authority gets bad reviews these days. That’s probably because we so often see people using their authority for selfish — even evil — purposes. But authority, used the way God intended,…
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Devotion for December 17, 2025
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) Failure doesn’t mean you will never succeed; it just means it may take a bit longer. John Wayne coined…
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Devotion for December 16, 2025
“1 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. 2 Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered My flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So…
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Devotion for December 15, 2025
In the 1990s, one phrase ruled the moment — “As if.” That phrase was made famous by the movie “Clueless.” It was the ultimate eye roll, a sharp rejection and a way to say, “That’s not going to happen,” or “That’s not even close to reality.” It was an attitude wrapped in disbelief. And sometimes…
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Devotion for December 14, 2025
“If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for My sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.” (Mark 8:35, NLT) If you want to have a heart like Jesus — this might shock you. Not only do…