Devotion Archive
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Devotion for May 1, 2022
“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) One of the most prevalent themes in the Bible is perseverance. The apostle Paul writes: “Therefore, my dear brothers…
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Devotion for April 30, 2022
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” (Philippians 1:3) The ability to bring out the best in others is important for two reasons. First, we usually see in people what we expect to see. Second, they generally rise to our level of expectation. Dr John Maxwell writes: “I’ve never known a positive person…
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Devotion for April 29, 2022
“You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you.” (Psalm 118:28) In recent times, some celebrities in our country have passed on or completed a journey. There has been incredible admiration and celebration of their achievements in their particular avenues of life. I may have…
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Devotion for April 28, 2022
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7) Paul writes to his dear companion and “son in the faith”, Timothy. This is a farewell testament, a reminder of what is truly important at a time of conclusion. Paul makes a point of…
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Devotion for April 27, 2022
“On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine — the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever.…
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Devotion for April 26, 2022
“Because the residents of Jerusalem and their leaders did not recognise him or understand the words of the prophets, they fulfilled those words by condemning him.” (Acts 13:27) Follow the rules, and you’ll be right! How often this advice is given to us as we travel through life. Think carefully. Did we always comply, even…
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Devotion for April 25, 2022
“Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then…
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Devotion for April 24, 2022
“I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.” (Ezekiel 36:25) It’s tough living in our times. There seems to be so much to offer that distracts us from the “cleaner living” of the past. This appears to be…
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Devotion for April 23, 2022
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) If after praying, your emotions are still in turmoil — pray more. By cultivating the discipline of frequent prayer, you’ll discover the ability to remain calm and quiet. As you wait before the…