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Streams in the Desert -July09
July 9 “I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.” (Isa. 48:10.) DOES not the Word come like a soft shower, assuaging the fury of the flame? Yes, is it not an asbestos armor, against which the heat has no power? Let the affliction come—God has chosen me. Poverty,Read More …
Defeating Discouragement
Defeating Discouragement God’s comfort is available to those who trust Him with their unmet expectations. July 9, 2022 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 At one time or another, disappointment affects us all. But if our hopes are dashed repeatedly, we could easily sink into discouragement. That’s what happened to Paul in today’sRead More …
Radical Adjustments, Part One
July 09, 2022 Radical Adjustments, Part One by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Joshua 1:9 Extreme dilemmas are usually solved by radical adjustments. It used to be called “fighting fire with fire.” Minor alterations won’t do. If the situation is getting completely out of hand, a slight modification won’t cut it. It’sRead More …
Effective, Fervent Prayer
July 9 Effective, Fervent Prayer The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful.—James 5:16b God promises all believers that if we live righteously and pray fervently, our prayers will be effective and produce significant results. How do we treat a promise like this? We might argue, “But I doRead More …
Hebrews 12:1-2
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.Read More …
Thoughts – July 09
July 8 As thy days, so shall thy strength be. Deut. 33:25. No day without its duty; no duty without strength to perform it. —Selected Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – July 09
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
July 8 2 Kings 24:1-25:30 Psalm 78:65-72 Proverbs 17:11-12 Acts 10:24-48 Channels of Blessing God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and … He went about doing good and healing all who were under the tyranny of the Devil.—Acts 10:38 How much spiritual power isRead More …
Daily Light on the Daily Path
JULY 8 MORNING If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil inRead More …
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
July 8 Be ye kind one to another.—Ephesians 4:32. She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise; For nought which sets one heart at ease, And giveth happiness or peace, Is low-esteemed in her eyes. J. R. LOWELL. What was the secret of such a one’s power? WhatRead More …
Ruled By Riches
July 8. Ruled By Riches Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings. In this parable, Jesus spoke about how the ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. TheRead More …
D5 Creation