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The Privilege of Knowing God
October 21, 2021 The Privilege of Knowing God Philippians 3:7-11 Knowing about God is different from knowing God. Anyone can learn a few facts about Him, but a sincere believer invests the time and energy to be His friend. One of the ways to learn about the Lord is throughRead More …
Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble
October 19, 2021 Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble Genesis 12:10-20 Does your faith shrivel when you encounter trouble? Perhaps you prayed about a situation and expected God to act according to your desires, but He didn’t. Though you were hoping for a smooth path, He gave you one with bumps,Read More …
Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble
October 19, 2021 Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble Genesis 12:10-20 Does your faith shrivel when you encounter trouble? Perhaps you prayed about a situation and expected God to act according to your desires, but He didn’t. Though you were hoping for a smooth path, He gave you one with bumps,Read More …
The Pathway of Faith
October 18, 2021 The Pathway of Faith Genesis 12:1-9 Scripture says that we are to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7). That means we’re unable to know what’s ahead but can trust the God who does. Abraham is a prime example, and we should follow in hisRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Ultimate Role
October 17, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Ultimate Role To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When we’re feeling unsure of God’s plan for our life, we can look to our various roles for some guidance—whether it’s our position as aRead More …
Relying on Our All-Sufficient God
October 16, 2021 Relying on Our All-Sufficient God 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Have you ever felt the shame of inadequacy? It’s humiliating when others see that you’re ill-equipped for a task or lacking in knowledge on an issue. That hardly sounds like a positive thing, but it can be a blessingRead More …
The Blessings of Inadequacy
October 15, 2021 The Blessings of Inadequacy 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Most of us assume that feelings of inadequacy are enemies to be subdued, but God uses our weaknesses to display His glory. Even though we love feeling confident and bold, this kind of self-reliance is the opposite of humility. DespiteRead More …
What Is the Church?
October 14, 2021 What Is the Church? Colossians 1:15-20 Most people think of the church as a building, but that’s not the biblical definition. It isn’t merely a meeting place for social interaction, scriptural instruction, and service projects. Rather, the church is composed of all those who have been redeemedRead More …
The Nature of Conviction
October 13, 2021 The Nature of Conviction John 16:7-15 No one enjoys sensing conviction about having done wrong, but that uncomfortable feeling is actually a demonstration of divine love. The Holy Spirit convicts people of their sin, their lack of righteousness, and the reality of coming judgment so they’ll turnRead More …
No Condemnation
October 12, 2021 No Condemnation Romans 7:15-25, Romans 8:1 We can all relate to Paul’s dilemma in today’s passage. These verses describe the internal struggle we have with sin, even after salvation. When we give in to temptation, we’re often plagued by feelings of condemnation and may wonder if GodRead More …
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