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Classic Devotional 10/14/2023
Judgment and the Punishment of Sin – 1 IN ALL things consider the end; how you shall stand before the strict Judge from Whom nothing is hidden and Who will pronounce judgment in all justice, accepting neither bribes nor excuses. … Continue reading
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Poetic Praise 10/14/2023
Thanks to Brother Mike for the use of his inspirational poetry! Be blessed all who read! I WANT TO BE A BLESSING I’ve got love to give away a smile to make your day; I’ve got so many gifts to … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 3
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy – Continued Please read Philippians 2:19-24 for background to this section. Paul did not make the mistake of moving too fast with Timothy. He gave him time to get his roots down, and then he … Continue reading
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John 5:5-6
Friday October 13, 2023 John 5:5-6 Now a certain man was there [Bethesda pool] who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 10/13/2023
Motive Is Everything It’s not often that we take an honest look at our motivations. But it’s important to reevaluate them regularly. When our sight is not fixed on God, we might become entranced with goals that conflict with godliness. … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 2
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy – Continued Please read Philippians 2:19-24 for background to this section. Notice the characteristics of this young man: He had a servant’s mind (verses 19–21). To begin with, Timothy naturally cared for people and was … Continue reading
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Getting Into God’s Stride
Thursday October 12, 2023 Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God. The test of a man’s religious life and character is not what he does in the exceptional moments of life, but what he does in the ordinary times, when there … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 10/12/2023
The Power of Words Gossip kills churches. And gossip is always painful, especially when disguised as concern. A request to “pray for so-and-so because of this thing they did” is not asking for prayer; it’s gossiping. If you know some … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 1
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 A reporter in San Bernardino, California arranged for a man to lie in the gutter on a busy street. Hundreds of people passed the man but not one stopped to help him or even show sympathy! … Continue reading
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Romans 8:27
Wednesday October 11, 2023 Romans 8:27 He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. The Holy Spirit becomes to the consecrated heart … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 10/11/2023
From Concept to Caution to Cause Some things in the Bible are downright surprising, including several passages in Paul’s letters. Sometimes his words are so personal or they’re addressed to such a specific person our group, that it’s hard to … Continue reading
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Cain’s Legacy – 3
Scripture References: Genesis 4:12-24 From last lesson: It is sometimes, though not always, possible to escape some of the consequences of sin: we can change our attitude and possibly our lifestyle so as to lessen the depths of our life … Continue reading
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Praise The Lord 10/11/2023
Praise The Lord, Your God! O LORD, God, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O … Continue reading
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