Devotion Archive
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Devotion for December 29, 2022
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven — for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” (Luke 7:47) One day, Jesus was eating at the home of a Pharisee when a prostitute came in. “The woman kissed his feet and poured … perfume on them. The Pharisee…
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Devotion for December 28, 2022
“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11) Think how ridiculous it would be for an electric company to generate power and then hoard it. Their customers would be in the dark,…
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Devotion for December 27, 2022
” … for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) The engine in your car is its power source, and it’s activated when you put the car in gear. Only then do you have the momentum you need to get where you need…
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Devotion for December 26, 2022
“And all they that heard it wondered at those things, which were told them by the shepherds.” (Luke 2:18) It’s the day after Christmas. Presents are opened. Trees are coming down. Garbage cans are full. Plans are being made for a new year. I can imagine the “wonder” happening in Bethlehem shortly after the birth…
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Devotion for December 25, 2022
It’s Christmas and there always seems to be something magical in the air. Most of us wake up early with anticipation of a great day. We are excited for the gifts that we will give and receive. We are excited for the people we will see and the time we will spend together. It is…
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Devotion for December 24, 2022
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:4-5) Christmas Joy Always What a wonderful time of the year it truly is: Bright, blinking Christmas lights, frosted Christmas cookies, Christmas parties, Christmas presents under the decorated Christmas trees! People seem…
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Devotion for December 23, 2022
“But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.” (Psalms 3:3) When Elijah was at his lowest point, God told him these three important things: Prayer Lord, be my strength and shield when I am troubled, and I will sing praises to Your Name for…
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Devotion for December 22, 2022
“When [Barnabas] arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.” (Acts 11:23) We are for the most part still in some form of isolation. When we have opportunity it feels great to share encouragement and build…
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Devotion for December 21, 2022
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ ” (Mark 6:31) A competition was held between two men to see who could chop down the most trees…