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Streams in the Desert – August 17
August 17 “I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” (Acts 27:25.) I WENT to America some years ago with the captain of a steamer, who was a very devoted Christian. When off the coast of Newfoundland he said to me, “The last time IRead More …
The Power of Persistence
The Power of Persistence When trials seem overwhelming, don’t give up on our Lord, who will never fail you! August 17, 2022 Hebrews 12:1-3 “I quit.” We generally say this when a relationship, job, or the like becomes so stressful that we don’t think we can continue. Sometimes these wordsRead More …
Who’s Delinquent?
August 17, 2022 Who’s Delinquent? by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 7:1-5 Teenagers get a bum rap. Always have. For some reason, if you’re between twelve and twenty, you’re suspect. Cops stare and senior citizens glare. Why? Well . . . You drive too fast, you think too slow, you aren’t responsible, andRead More …
May God Rule in Our Midst
August 17 May God Rule in Our Midst Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.—Matthew 6:10 In heaven, God’s will is the only priority. A word from God brings angels to do His bidding, immediately and without question. Jesus instructed us to prayRead More …
Extending Grace to Others
Today’s Scripture Reading 9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?1SA.26.9 Today’s Devotional Reading Extending Grace to Others Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless? 1 Samuel 26:9 WhenRead More …
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
August 17 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind. Acts 20:19. There is a legend of an artist who long sought for a piece of sandalwood, out of which to carve a Madonna, He was about to give up in despair, leaving the vision of his life unrealized, whenRead More …
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
August 16 Nehemiah 4:1-6:19 Psalm 98:1-9 Proverbs 20:10 -12 Romans 9:6 -26 The Conscience Corrected Even a young man is known by his actions—if his behavior is pure and upright.—Proverbs 20:11 One way that the Holy Spirit exercises His convincing ministry in our lives is by addressing our consciences, prevailingRead More …
Daily Light – August 16
AUGUST 16 MORNING The house that is to be builded for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical. 1 Chronicles 22:5 Ye … as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house. — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?Read More …
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
August 16 Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.—Galatians 6:7. The life above, when this is past, Is the ripe fruit of life below.Sow love, and taste its fruitage pure; Sow peace, and reap its harvest bright; Sow sunbeams on the rock and moor, And find a harvest-homeRead More …
Sudden Storms
August 16. Sudden Storms Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. Storms can come odd times. This one came when the disciples were in the midst of the sea. Midst means somewhere in between. They startedRead More …
D5 Creation