Devotion Archive
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Devotion for January 17, 2024
When we were children, my older brother excelled at assembling and painting model kits, mostly of military aircraft and vehicles. The small boxes, with vivid photos on top, contained small grey plastic pieces, glue, paint, and instructions for assembly. That seemed impossible for me to imagine as the glorious machine streaking across the sky. Yet,…
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Devotion for January 16, 2024
“I want you to have the good that comes from giving … My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.” (Philippians 4:17, 19, NCV) God promises in the Bible that if you learn to give like him, then he will meet all your needs. Does that sound…
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Devotion for January 15, 2024
“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10, GW) God’s promises are so good! Not only does he promise to bless you personally when you give generously, but he also…
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Devotion for January 14, 2024
“As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.” (Genesis 8:22, NLT) Change is unavoidable. We all know that — but we still often act surprised when things don’t stay the same. When change happens, we can complain and grumble, get mad, and…
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Devotion for January 13, 2024
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” (Philippians 2:13, NLT) No matter what you’re going to face in the next week, month, or year, you’re not going to face it alone. God is with you, He is in you, and He is for you.…
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Devotion for January 12, 2024
“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Jude 21) The news hasn’t gotten any better today. Not only are nations still hating each other, destroying the planet, and putting money before people, but people are also laughing about God. It’s not easy being a Christian today.…
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Devotion for January 11, 2023
“We don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen.” (2 Corinthians 4:18, NLT) If your focus is shortsighted — where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain — then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look…
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Devotion for January 10, 2024
We usually expect words of praise about God’s greatness to follow some great event, some huge healing, or some amazing providence in our lives. So, what blessing do you think Jeremiah had just received to lead him to these words of praise? “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of…
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Devotion for January 9, 2024
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NLT) When you’re going through a season of great change and stress, how do you maintain joy? You do it by developing the habit of thanking God for all that’s good, despite all that’s bad.…