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Daily Devotional 6/02/2026
1 JOHN 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Yes, let us behold this a little while today! Let us behold the grace of God by which … Continue reading
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Inspirational Quotes 6/01/2026
Anxiety In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul (Psalm 94:19). Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6). Anxiety … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 5/30/2026
Paul’s Broad Perspective PAUL was deeply committed to the truth and integrity of the gospel. But in Philippians 1:12-18 he generously credits others who were doing ministry, even though they had impure motives. This sets an important example for Christians … Continue reading
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We Grow Under Burdens – 5
Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Give Us Sufficient Courage for Every Situation We Face Read Philippians 1:19-25 for insight into this section. As you read this section of Paul’s letter, you see this is not the whimper of one … Continue reading
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We Grow Under Burdens – 4
Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Use Our Problems to Encourage Others – Continued Read Philippians 1:14-18 for insight into this section. The lesson here is clear: God often uses the problems that envelop us to encourage others in life’s … Continue reading
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We Grow Under Burdens – 3
Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Use Our Problems to Encourage Others Read Philippians 1:14-18 for insight into this section. Roman persecution of the Christians had not yet become severe or widespread. Ominous signs did foretell its coming, but Nero … Continue reading
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We Grow Under Burdens – 2
Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Put a Silver Lining in Every Dark Cloud – Continued Read Philippians 1:12-13 for insight into this section. During one of his most difficult experiences, as the darkness of uncertainty settled around him in … Continue reading
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We Grow Under Burdens – 1
Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 During life’s daylight hours, when we are lighthearted and full of life, we don’t take time to listen. But when the sunlight fades in some sorrow or difficult experience, God gets our attention and in the … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 5/23/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I must admit I feel very inadequate at times when talking … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 5/21/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Joshua 1 Discouragement focuses more on the broken glories of creation than it does on the restoring glories of God’s character, presence, and promises. They were standing on the borders of the land that God … Continue reading
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Daily Devotional 5/19/2026
OUT OF THE WRECK I RISE Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? God does not keep a man immune from trouble; … Continue reading
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Inspirational Quotes 5/18/2026
Antichrist He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, And shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand For a time and times … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 5/16/2026
From Deadbeat to Donor DOES Christ affect people’s work life? Yes, and Paul gives a concrete illustration of what “putting on the new man” means (Ephesians 4:24, 28). After Christ comes into his life, a person who has been a … Continue reading
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