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Experiencing God’s Best
June 02, 2021 Experiencing God’s Best Isaiah 30:1-22 We all want the Father’s best for our life, but sometimes we get in His way. That was certainly the case with Israel. Today’s passage from Isaiah begins, “‘Woe to the rebellious children,’ declares the Lord, ‘Who execute a plan, but notRead More …
God’s Good Plans
June 01, 2021 God’s Good Plans Jeremiah 29:4-14 Has your life turned out as you expected? We would probably all have to answer no to that question. Only God knows the future and the plans He has for us. But even though we face unexpected disappointments and hardships, there isRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Beauty in Weakness
May 30, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Beauty in Weakness To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. As early as the 1600s, Japanese embroiderers reinforced garments with special stitching known as sashiko—a word meaning “little stabs.” The technique uses repeated lines orRead More …
Building Solid Friendships
May 29, 2021 Building Solid Friendships Proverbs 27:5-9 Friendships are precious. Acquiring quality companions—who laugh with us in good times and stand by us during hardship—requires shared commitment and an investment of time and energy. Here are some ways to maintain a solid friendship: Transparency. We must be honest andRead More …
Saving Troubled Friendships
May 28, 2021 Saving Troubled Friendships Matthew 5:21-26 We all want our friendships to last. But each relationship involves two imperfect humans who were born with a sinful nature—that means hurt feelings are bound to happen. And if they go unaddressed, the friendship can be damaged. How do we avoidRead More …
When Your World Is Turned Upside Down
May 27, 2021 When Your World Is Turned Upside Down John 14 We don’t often receive a warning before our world crashes down around us. Catastrophic events in our life usually come suddenly, leaving us at a loss about how to cope. A spouse walks out, an accident or heartRead More …
Words Reveal Character
May 26, 2021 Words Reveal Character Luke 6:43-45 Who we really are on the inside will at some point be revealed outwardly by our words. According to Scripture, all of us make mistakes in what we say—it would take a “perfect” person to always bridle the tongue and thereby controlRead More …
The Challenge of Forgiving Ourselves
May 25, 2021 The Challenge of Forgiving Ourselves Psalm 32 Yesterday, we considered why people fail to forgive themselves for wrongdoing. Today, let’s look at questions to ask yourself when you struggle with self-condemnation. Why should I continue to condemn myself when God no longer condemns me? Is my self-condemnationRead More …
Obstacles to Forgiving Ourselves
May 24, 2021 Obstacles to Forgiving Ourselves Psalm 51:1-12 Every human being has a sin problem. We lose our temper, make mistakes, and harbor selfish motives, but God offers forgiveness for everyone who will accept it. And yet many believers find it impossible to forgive themselves. Why? First, we struggleRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Body of Christ
May 23, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Body of Christ To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The apostle Paul writes, “For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, thoughRead More …
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