Devotion Archive
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Devotion for March 1, 2023
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) How can you tell when you’re depending on people rather than God? When you get upset with your boss because you didn’t get the raise you think you deserve. When you become angry with a loved one…
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Devotion for February 28, 2023
“I came so that my sheep will have life and so that they will have everything they need. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-11, GW) What’s in our hearts often determines what we feel when we look at people. When we see a crowd, we…
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Devotion for February 27, 2023
“When he has led out all of his sheep, he walks in front of them, and they follow, because they know his voice.” (John 10:4, CEV) Yesterday we looked at how the goodness of God directs and protects you. Today we’ll look at three more benefits of God’s goodness: How he guides, guards, and saves…
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Devotion for February 26, 2023
“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 on earth, so let your words be few.” (Ecclesiastes 5:2) When it comes to making commitments and keeping them, Solomon doesn’t mince any of his words: “Don’t shoot off…
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Devotion for February 25, 2023
“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-11, TLB) Sheep are essentially defenseless animals, so a shepherd carries a few tools to care for and protect his sheep. He has a rod for guarding and protecting,…
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Devotion for February 24, 2023
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, NLT) What are you worried about today? The economy? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future? The fact is there…
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Devotion for February 23, 2023
“Continue to live your lives in [Christ Jesus], rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7) At this time of year, our yard is barren and the plants seemingly have no life in them. They stand leafless and barren. I think ahead to…
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Devotion for February 22, 2023
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4) Unselfishness does three things for you: The Church looks for opportunity everywhere to share the Word of Jesus and make disciples without prejudice; we too are in the people business. (Matthew 28:18-20 “Then Jesus came…
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Devotion for February 21, 2023
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders …” (Hebrews 12:1) Hindered is an interesting word that I don’t think I use very much, but I know that I daily experience the effects of being “hindered.” Just to clarify the definition of this word,…