Devotion Archive
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Devotion for February 26, 2022
“In my anguish, I cried to the Lord, and He answered me by setting me free.” (Psalm 118:5) The Civil War was a dark period in the history of the United States. President Abraham Lincoln had little time for anything else in his life. The demands on him were overwhelming, and he went for days…
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Devotion for February 25, 2022
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) We listen to podcasts, YouTube, we go to seminars and conferences looking for a painless cure by which our…
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Devotion for February 24, 2022
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29) When you don’t understand what’s happening in your life, start with what you know for sure; namely, that God is good all…
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Devotion for February 23, 2022
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” (2 Corinthians 5:10) Paul writes: “we make it our aim … to be well pleasing to him. For we must all appear before…
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Devotion for February 22, 2022
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6) The Chinese Christian leader Watchman Nee devoted a chapter in his book The Normal Christian Worker to watching what you say and how you say it. “Because of unrestrained speech, the usefulness of…
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Devotion for February 21, 2022
“Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 117) Have you ever heard that “bigger is better” or that “smaller is insufficient?” Some think that size makes a difference. And there may be…
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Devotion for February 20, 2022
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” (1 Chronicles 29:14) Generous people are always comfortable talking about money, and they are even more comfortable giving it. Self-centered…
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Devotion for February 19, 2022
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple .” (Psalm 19:7) We see that Jesus is the true God and true man and gives us the very best in abundance. God graciously and freely robes us with salvation and his righteousness. God…
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Devotion for February 18, 2022
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” (Romans 8:16-17) When our favorite sports team wins, we…