Tag Archives: Encouragement

Always Be In Prayer – 3

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Pray for the Unsaved – Continued Have you ever thought what would happen if the Holy Spirit ceased His intercession for you? Have you ever thought what is going to happen to a lost world when … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/27/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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John 6:6

Friday October 27, 2023 John 6:6 He Himself knew what He would do. Jesus did not always perform miracles. He did not always feed the people miraculously. He accepted money from His friends to purchase bread. And He permitted His … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/27/2023

God’s Superlatives Writers are supposed to avoid superlatives. The textbooks tell us that authors who use extreme adjectives like “fabulous,” “magnificent,” and “splendid” are usually overstating the case. These graphic superlatives are to be reserved only for occasions that actually … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/27/2023

What Wealth Reveals “What would you do if you won the lottery?” This question always seems to generate the same responses: There’s the person who devises an investment strategy, the dreamer who envisions ending global poverty, the individual who would … Continue reading

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Always Be In Prayer – 2

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 When God’s people forget to pray or get too busy to pray, we sin against God, the church, and a lost world. Oh, may God, our Father, forgive us for the sin of prayerlessness! When we … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/26/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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What Is a Missionary?

Thursday October 26, 2023 John 20:21 “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” A missionary is one sent by Jesus Christ as He was sent by God. The great dominant note is not the needs of men, … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/26/2023

“According To,” Not “Out To” The apostle Paul puts it: “According to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Thank God, He did not say “out of His riches,” which would be like a millionaire giving $1.00 in the offering … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/26/2023

Fighting Loneliness Loneliness is one of the most disheartening feelings a person can know. Being alone in a time of pain is even worse. Several recent surveys suggest that lonely people—especially teenagers—subtly reach out through their social networks, desperately looking … Continue reading

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Always Be In Prayer – 1

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 I have always given thought to prayer, especially as a tool that the Lord has graciously given to His children. That doesn’t mean, I have always availed myself of it. Like too many people, flawed and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/25/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Romans 13:11-12

Wednesday October 25, 2023 Romans 13:11-12 Now it is high time to awake out of sleep . . . therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us wake … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/25/2023

What We Have In Christ A love that can never be fathomed; A life that can never die; A righteousness that can never be tarnished; A peace that can never be understood; A rest that can never be disturbed; A … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/25/2023

In Season and Out of Season I like to operate when I feel like I’m in control. When I haven’t gathered enough information or I feel uncertain of my circumstances, it’s tempting to avoid making a decision or taking action. … Continue reading

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Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 3

Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 Assistance for Trials (verses 5-12). To those who feel confused and frustrated by the high goal of “not lacking anything,” James further wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” Assistance is readily … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/24/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Grace Reviving Israel

Tuesday October 24, 2023 Hosea 14:5-7 I will be like the dew to Israel; he shall grow like the lily, and lengthen his roots like Lebanon. His branches shall spread; his beauty shall be like an olive tree, and his … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/24/2023

Native Chief Gives “Fine Mat”! Dr. D. I. Vanderpool, general superintendent of the Nazarene Church, was in Samoa on a mission for his denomination when he was made the recipient of what is known as a “Fine mat” and was … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/24/2023

Blessed Sticky Notes A great friend of mine keeps sticky notes with prayer requests on a bathroom mirror. They serve as a reminder of the needs of others. This friend never seems to have an “off day” or feel sad … Continue reading

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