Devotion Archive
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Devotion for June 28, 2021
“Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” (2 Corinthians 5:1) Few things in life compare to the excitement of moving into your dream house. But if you’re a redeemed child of God, here’s…
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Devotion for June 27, 2021
“Even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.” (Romans 8:10) The Spirit gives life, and he comes to live inside us. The Spirit gives energy, like a wind that carries us along. The Spirit brings refreshment, like a new breath within us so that our…
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Devotion for June 26, 2021
“Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.” (1 Chronicles 29:12) To negotiate well, you should do these three things: Talk to God before you talk to others. Involve Him in all your decisions. The Bible…
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Devotion for June 25, 2021
“The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 7:5) Romans 8 is a key chapter about life in the Spirit. And to understand it, we need the background of Romans 6-7. In these chapters, the apostle Paul explains that before life in the Spirit occurs, we need to give up trying to…
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Devotion for June 24, 2021
“Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him …” (Luke 18:40) Is there room in your schedule for interruptions? Author Jon Walker writes: “Jesus stopped when people needed help. He saw interruptions as opportunities to show God’s love. Woe to those who are so busy…
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Devotion for June 23, 2021
“‘Whoever believes in me … rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit …” (John 7:38-39) The Holy Spirit has taken on various forms that symbolize important blessings we receive when he lives within us. The Spirit comes as a dove and fills us with peace and holy…
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Devotion for June 22, 2021
“Repent and be baptized, every one of you … And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Some Christians teach that there is a second blessing of the Holy Spirit beyond the indwelling of the Spirit. Other Christians insist that there is a third blessing that instills holiness in the believer.…
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Devotion for June 21, 2021
“When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (James 4:3) When you pray for the salvation of a loved one, you never have to wonder if it’s God’s will. His will is clearly spelled out in Scripture: “God … wants…
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Devotion for June 20, 2021
“The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” (Luke 1:35) The Holy Spirit is extremely creative. And because we have the Spirit in us, we will become creative as well. The Spirit was creative in the beginning. God spoke the world into existence through his Word,…