Devotion Archive
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Devotion for September 16, 2023
“Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” (1 Corinthians 5:6b) I always appreciate the concreteness of the illustrations Jesus gives us about the kingdom of heaven. On Sunday, we reflected Matthew 13:33 and how the kingdom of God is like yeast hidden in three measures of flour. Today, Paul uses…
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Devotion for September 15, 2023
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” (1 Corinthians 4:20) We live in an age where we can hear opinions from more people than ever. With YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and more, we all could add to the relentless chatter of the internet if we so desire. We…
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Devotion for September 14, 2023
“Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus.” (Colossians 3:17, NLT) God has put specific people in your life for a reason. You are God’s representative to them! If you don’t tell them about God’s love and offer of salvation, then who will? God put you in your unique…
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Devotion for September 13, 2023
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” (Romans 12:3) It’s easy to give in to negative thoughts and fears about…
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Devotion for September 12, 2023
“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” (1 Corinthians 4:1) How easy is it to get ahead of ourselves when we worry about the future? Even in the church, we can be at risk of having our minds run away from us with all…
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Devotion for September 11, 2023
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.” (Psalms 18:29) Author John Maxwell writes: “When you come face-to-face with a problem, how do you react? Do you ignore it and hope it will go away? Do you feel powerless to solve it? Have you had such…
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Devotion for September 10, 2023
Is there a part of your heart that not only intellectually accepts Christ’s death for you, but actually loves Him for the price He paid? Do you love His Word and appreciate the many times He’s rescued you from difficulties and battles, many caused by your own sin or foolishness? Do you love how He…
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Devotion for September 9, 2023
“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24, NIV) There are many things you can do with God’s Word. You can receive it, read it, research it, remember it, and reflect on it. But if you fail…
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Devotion for September 8, 2023
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:2) Setting your mind is similar to setting a thermostat; it determines the climate you live in. So, set your mind on God’s Word! Instead of trying to stop thinking wrong thoughts — which immediately brings to mind the very thoughts you’re supposed to…