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Never Take Your Own Revenge
September 11, 2020 Never Take Your Own Revenge Romans 12:14-21 Why do we have such a hard time extending forgiveness to others? Perhaps one reason is that it doesn’t seem right. Justice demands that there be repayment or punishment for wrongdoing. However, we are not the ones who have theRead More …
The Destructive Power of Unforgiveness
September 10, 2020 The Destructive Power of Unforgiveness Ephesians 4:26-32 What is your first response when someone hurts you? Maybe you immediately become angry and want to retaliate. Or perhaps your outward expression doesn’t change, but inside you begin quietly nursing bitterness. Although these reactions strike us as understandable andRead More …
God Is in Control of Our Salvation
September 09, 2020 God Is in Control of Our Salvation Ephesians 1:3-14 God’s sovereignty extends over all things. He is omniscient (all-knowing), so nothing is hidden from His sight. And since He is omnipotent (all-powerful), no plan of His can be thwarted. Everything in both the natural and spiritual realms—includingRead More …
God’s Purpose
September 08, 2020 God’s Purpose Romans 8:28-30 What is the purpose of life? Throughout human history, people have been trying to answer that question. Books have been written on the subject, and philosophers have postulated many answers. But for Christians, God’s purpose is concisely outlined in today’s passage. Believers areRead More …
Made in the Image of God
September 07, 2020 Made in the Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 In the beginning God created Adam and Eve in His image. That likeness, however, was soon marred by sin, and the ripple effect continues in humanity to this day. The Lord was gracious, however, and didn’t wipe out theRead More …
His Promise in Persecution
September 06, 2020 His Promise in Persecution To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. All around the world, intolerance and persecution of Christians is increasing. And even though we may face discrimination or judgment, the reality for many of usRead More …
True Greatness
September 05, 2020 True Greatness Matthew 20:20-28 There is a great contrast between the world’s value system and the Lord’s. The danger for believers is that we can easily slip into the culture’s way of thinking without realizing that our perspective is out of line with God’s. This is vividlyRead More …
God’s Perspective of Our Work
September 04, 2020 God’s Perspective of Our Work Dr. Charles Stanley Colossians 3:22-25 Workplace conversations often revolve around achievements, recognition and advancement—as well as the energy people put into reaching these goals. Although the culture values a spirit of competition and the drive it takes to win accolades, these areRead More …
Defeating Discouragement
September 03, 2020 Defeating Discouragement Nehemiah 2:11-20 No matter what our position in life may be, we all at times encounter disappointment—and that can quickly lead to discouragement. Disappointment is simply an emotional response to a failed expectation or hope, whether because plans went awry or someone didn’t measure up. Read More …
Freedom’s Responsibility
September 02, 2020 Freedom’s Responsibility Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Corinthians 9 Our rights are among the most difficult things for us to relinquish, and that’s because letting go of them often feels unjust. After all, they are by definition a claim that we are morally or legally entitled to haveRead More …
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