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Run With Endurance
September 01, 2021 Run With Endurance Hebrews 12:1-3 Athletic contests were popular in New Testament times, so it makes sense that the writer of Hebrews likened the Christian life to a race. Following Christ isn’t a short sprint but a marathon with many obstacles, hardships, and unexpected turns. To encourageRead More …
The Blessing of Grace
August 31, 2021 The Blessing of Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Why did God save you? Was it because of His love for you, His mercy for your helpless condition, His desire to rescue you from hell, or His providential choice? All of these answers—along with many others—are correct. But do youRead More …
Dead Men Walking
August 30, 2021 Dead Men Walking Ephesians 2:1-5 Zombie movies are science fiction, but did you know that, spiritually speaking, there actually are dead men and women walking around on earth? They look like everyone else, but deep down inside, their spirit is dead. Truth be known, everyone begins lifeRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Whole and Free
August 29, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Whole and Free To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. So often, we are hindered by failures, which leave us feeling deficient and incomplete. But God’s Word tells a different story. Take the Greek wordRead More …
The Father’s Resources
August 28, 2021 The Father’s Resources Luke 11:1-13 When you were a child, where did you go when you needed a snack, a bike repair, comfort for a skinned knee, or a referee for a dispute with a sibling? More than likely, you sought out your mom or dad orRead More …
Evaluating Your Faith
August 27, 2021 Evaluating Your Faith Mark 11:20-24 It’s a good idea to pause every now and then to evaluate our spiritual development. Although we will experience different phases of faith throughout life, our goal should be to continue growing. Which phase sounds like you? Hesitant faith is characterized byRead More …
Growing Faith
August 26, 2021 Growing Faith 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Faith isn’t a one-time event with the single purpose of ushering us into salvation. Sadly, some Christians never progress beyond this initial level of faith. But God wants our relationship with Him to continually grow. Willingness to trust the Lord affects everyRead More …
God’s Loving Outreach
August 25, 2021 God’s Loving Outreach John 4:1-42 The Lord’s encounter with the Samaritan woman is a wonderful example of His loving response to hurting individuals. Although this meeting may have appeared accidental, it was really a providential appointment with the Messiah. As the woman approached the well, Jesus initiatedRead More …
Becoming a Patient Person
August 24, 2021 Becoming a Patient Person Acts 25 Continuing our discussion on patience, we can learn a lot about the topic from the story of Paul’s trial. Instead of letting his accusers stir him up, the apostle patiently went through the legal process. He refrained from attacking the oppositionRead More …
Developing Patience
August 23, 2021 Developing Patience Colossians 3:12-17 On any given day, we may encounter frustrating people and situations, such as a mischievous child, uncooperative coworker, or slow commute. We might feel like lashing out, but God wants us to stay calm and be patient with everyone (1 Thess. 5:14). ScriptureRead More …
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