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Guarding Against Doubt

March 10, 2021 Guarding Against Doubt Hebrews 7:23-28 Do you doubt your salvation? Today’s passage says quite plainly that Jesus is “able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him,” since He’s always interceding for them in heaven (Heb. 7:25). Knowing this, let’s take a moment toRead More …

The Assurance of Our Salvation

March 09, 2021 The Assurance of Our Salvation 1 John 5:1-13 Many Christians struggle with doubts about their salvation. As they look at their failures, they question whether they’re truly saved. The apostle John wrote his first epistle to assure believers of their eternal security. Throughout the book, he givesRead More …

Always in His Presence

March 08, 2021 Always in His Presence Psalm 139:1-12 In today’s reading, David asked, “Where can I go from Your Spirit?” (Psalm 139:7). The more he pondered the possibilities, the more he realized the answer is “nowhere.” God is present everywhere and at all times. This reality causes people toRead More …

Sunday Reflection: Passions and Patience

March 07, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Passions and Patience To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When young children want something they can’t have immediately, it often becomes their unrelenting focus. They persistently ask for new toys, experiences, or additional treats,Read More …

The Words of Our Faith

March 06, 2021 The Words of Our Faith Hebrews 2:1-4 Some churches today avoid using biblical language to describe what it means to be saved, because the terms can be confusing. However, since God chose these words to convey the greatness of our salvation, we should not overlook them. InRead More …

Handling Conflict and Criticism

March 05, 2021 Handling Conflict and Criticism Psalm 7 Contention can cause painful injury, especially when we feel misunderstood or wrongly accused. If someone speaks untruths about us, it seems as though salt is being poured into the wound. A typical first reaction is self-defense and an attempt to claimRead More …

The Solution to Jealousy

March 04, 2021 The Solution to Jealousy James 3:13-18 Have you ever wondered what causes envy? On the surface, it may seem like simply a reaction that occurs when we want something another person has. But it actually goes much deeper than this: The real root is resentment that GodRead More …

The Struggle With Jealousy

March 03, 2021 The Struggle With Jealousy 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Jealousy is an emotion of displeasure over someone else’s good fortune. Constantly comparing ourselves to others leads to discontent, resentment, and bitterness. If these negative emotions remain unchecked, they can poison our relationships. What’s more, they can eventually flare intoRead More …

God Acts on Our Behalf

March 02, 2021 God Acts on Our Behalf Isaiah 64:1-4 The Lord is a God of action. Even when He rested after six days of creation, it wasn’t because He was tired and needed to recuperate—His creative activity may have stopped, but He never ceased working. And throughout history HeRead More …

God’s Shaping Tools

March 01, 2021 God’s Shaping Tools Romans 12:1-5 God’s kindness is demonstrated by the fact that He doesn’t leave us in the condition we were in before salvation. Throughout our life, the Lord uses certain tools to shape us into the image of His Son. God’s Word. We grow inRead More …