Devotion Archive
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Devotion for August 20, 2021
“Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith.” (Romans 5:1-2 NKJV) Many people want peace. Many paths promise peace — various techniques and lifestyles. But this proves an elusive goal even among believers. Many try to live a good life,…
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Devotion for August 19, 2021
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26) You may not like the political party that’s in power, but you’re much better off than the Jewish people Jesus…
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Devotion for August 18, 2021
“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered…” (Proverbs 22:24) Ever seen an oyster shell without an oyster inside, and wondered how the oyster got out? Look for a small hole in the top of the shell made by a whelk. This little ocean creature has an appendage…
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Devotion for August 17, 2021
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8) With the aid of her walker, a woman at the nursing home was out enjoying a brief stroll on a pleasant summer evening. I admired her courage in being out there, but what she said was even…
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Devotion for August 16, 2021
“For by grace you have been saved by faith. Nothing you did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the love gift from God that brought us to Christ! So no one will ever be able to boast, for salvation is never a reward for good works or human striving.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) When you watch television…
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Devotion for August 15, 2021
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1). Sometimes, when we say, “I have faith,” what we really mean is, “I wish [something] would happen.” We’re trying to think positively about the things to come. This is when faith starts to feel like…
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Devotion for August 14, 2021
“… as you hold out the word of life — in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.” (Philippians 2:16) You must give up short-term gratification for long-term fulfilment. Paul bottom-lines his life and ministry in this verse: “That I have not run in…
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Devotion for August 13, 2021
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:27-28) I received a phone call that caught me by surprise. It was a blistering, angry, message that burned my ears and bruised my heart. “Most disgusting service I ever attended”, the voice said. I…
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Devotion for August 12, 2021
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (Hebrews 12:1) Here are two more things you need to know: People will hurt you. There are…