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Changing Our Focus
November 1, 2021 Changing Our Focus Philippians 4:10-13 Even though Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written during a long and unjust imprisonment, it was filled with joy. The apostle never complained, blamed others, or felt sorry for himself—instead, he rejoiced in the midst of suffering because he knew andRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Expanding Your Family
October 31, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Expanding Your Family To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Family can be complicated—we can’t choose the one we’re born into or control how it evolves. So though we hope for the best, not everyoneRead More …
Remembering God’s Goodness
October 30, 2021 Remembering God’s Goodness Joshua 3:14-17, Joshua 4:1-17 Have you ever heard a song that you hadn’t listened to in years? It’s amazing how well we can recall lyrics a long time later, and yet we so easily forget God’s goodness to us. Today’s verses offer a goodRead More …
A Yielded Life
October 29, 2021 A Yielded Life James 4:7-10 One of the hardest things for us to bear is not having control over our own circumstances. But as Christians, this is exactly how we are called to live. Jesus made this very clear when He said we must deny ourselves andRead More …
Our Growth as Christians
October 28, 2021 Our Growth as Christians Galatians 2:20 What is the goal of the Christian life? Romans 8:29 expresses it this way: “For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothersRead More …
Why Does God Allow Trials?
October 27, 2021 Why Does God Allow Trials? 1 Peter 1:6-9 Let’s delve deeper into trials today. What purpose could God have in allowing us to face hard times? God allows trials to test our faith. However, He doesn’t do so with the expectation that we will fail. Rather, HeRead More …
Wisdom for the Trials of Life
October 26, 2021 Wisdom for the Trials of Life James 1:2-8 Have you ever looked at someone and thought, He’s so lucky or Her life is so easy? In reality, no one has a problem-free existence. Scripture describes life’s trials as universal—we all face times of trouble. James 1:2 isRead More …
Living Triumphantly
October 25, 2021 Living Triumphantly Matthew 4:18-20 When studying Peter’s life, believers often focus on his mistakes—the doubt that nearly drowned him when he walked on water, and his rebuke and denial of Jesus. But Peter is also an example of triumphant living. An uneducated fisherman who likely had fewRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Truth About Family
October 24, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Truth About Family To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The fact that humans are born into sin (Rom. 5:12) means families are plagued by sin as well. Sometimes this is evident in somethingRead More …
Patience in the Wait
October 22, 2021 Patience in the Wait James 5:10-11 We may think our theology and attitude about the Lord are revealed by what we claim to believe. But when our prayers go unanswered and circumstances remain unchanged, the way we wait speaks volumes about our true beliefs. Job was aRead More …
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