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Daily Strength for Daily Needs
June 23 Why art than cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.—Psalm 42:11. Ah! why by passing clouds oppressed, Should vexing thoughts distract thy breast?Read More …
Envy, An Evil Enemy
June 23. Envy, An Evil Enemy Daniel 6:5 Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God. Daniel was put in charge of the three presidents who were over the kingdom of Darius. Daniel’sRead More …
Daily Help
You know in a wheel there is one portion that never turns round, that stands steadfast, and that is the axle. So, in God’s Providence there is an axle which never moves. Christian, here is a sweet thought for thee! Thy state is ever changing: sometimes thou art exalted, andRead More …
Streams in the Desert
“When Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked, on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” (Matt. 14:29, 30.) PETER had a little faith in the midst ofRead More …
What It Means to Believe in Jesus
What It Means to Believe in Jesus Salvation begins with knowing who Jesus is and what He did for you. June 23, 2022 John 3:16-18 Saving faith has three elements: knowledge, conviction, and trust. Today, let’s look at the first component: the knowledge required to believe in Jesus as ourRead More …
Backing Off, Part One
June 23, 2022 Backing Off, Part One by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Kids are nutty. Some friends of ours in Texas have two little girls. The younger child is constantly on the move, rarely winding down by bedtime. So the nightly affair has become something of a familiar routine.Read More …
Kingdom Greatness
Kingdom Greatness For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.—Luke 22:27 The measure of greatness in the kingdom of God differs vastly from that of the world. OurRead More …
Galatians 5:16
16So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. GAL.5.16
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
As thy days, so snail thy strength be. Deut. 33:25. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13. He will not impose upon you one needless burden. He will not exact more than He knows your strength will bear. He will ask no Peter to comeRead More …
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
June 22 1 Kings 18:1-46 Psalm 74:12-17 Proverbs 16:11-12 John 21:10-25 Devout Realists Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.—Proverbs 16:12 The confession and acknowledgement of God’s goodness is evident when we consider the time when the Israelites first settled in Canaan—the period ofRead More …
D5 Creation