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Inspirational Quotes 1/26/2026
Advice I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye (Psalm 32:8). The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is … Continue reading
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Prayer & Praise 1/25/2026
Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Wonderful Stranger, did you come from a far country, on this gracious, blessed errand to seek and save that which was lost? And did you find every heart firmly shut against you? Jesus, … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 1/24/2026
Watch Out for Temptation OPPORTUNITIES for temptation are almost endless. And since human nature is not getting any better, nor is any of us immune to the corrupted appetites of the flesh, we need to take Paul’s warning seriously and … Continue reading
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Tagged Actions, Bible, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Encouragement, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Temptation, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Worship
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Blessing Out of Crisis -4
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Luke 18:1-8 The hurts in our lives are that real, and they can be very severe; they can leave marks of battle on us for the rest of our days on this earth. We very well … Continue reading
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Blessing Out of Crisis -3
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Luke 18:1-8 From Last Lesson: Jacob, no doubt, believed that God had brought all of this to him and that God was possibly trying to tell him something through this encounter. We are not surprised, then, … Continue reading
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Blessing Out of Crisis -2
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Luke 18:1-8 The Old Testament story of Jacob and Esau picks up many years later when both are married and heads of their own households. The brothers haven’t seen each other in years, yet they seem … Continue reading
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Blessing Out of Crisis -1
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Luke 18:1-8 We are not immune from pain and struggle. We can’t ignore crisis and tragedy, and we can’t escape them. They’re with us from time to time and will continue to be, so what do … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 1/18/2026
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 Often, I when I have an opportunity to visit world leaders, … Continue reading
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Prayer & Praise 1/18/2026
Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Great eternal Original, Author of all created beings and happiness: I adore you—you who have made us capable of faith. You who have bestowed this dignity and eloquence on our nature, that it … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/16/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 1:2-11 Sure, you’ll face difficulty. God is prying open your fingers so you’ll let go of your dreams, rest in his comforts, and take up his call. Think about the words penned by Peter … Continue reading
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Daily Devotional 1/14/2026
WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Merriam-Webster.com defines opportunity as “a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.” But Thomas … Continue reading
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Inspirational Quotes 1/13/2026
Adultery “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Adultery, Advent, Bible, Christian, Christianity, Church, Classic Preachers, Classic Quotes, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, Faith, God, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Surrender, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Worship
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Life In Focus 1/11/2026
Freedom From the Tyranny of Things AS Christians we live under grace, not law. We enjoy a certain freedom of choice and commitment. But Paul reminds us that our choices and commitments, while freely made, do not always bring freedom … Continue reading
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Tagged Actions, Bible, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Encouragement, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Worship
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Prayer & Praise 1/11/2026
Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers May God’s grace visit all who suffer loss, and may your compassionate eye regard them where they live. May your providence cement, strengthen, and adorn them. For unless the Lord builds the city, … Continue reading
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Pressing Forward – 3
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 Before we know it, the small thin threads of single actions are twisted into a rope of habit, and we are invariably “caught in the cords of his [our own] sin” (Proverbs … Continue reading
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Pressing Forward – 2
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 Whether we choose carousing and revelry, as Isaiah warned, or cultivating the “good seed,” the law of continuity shapes our moral and spiritual characters. What I am today, I will more abundantly … Continue reading
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