Tag Archives: Holiness

Anecdotal Story 4/06/2026

Seeing, Not Just Looking Scripture References: Genesis 46:26; Exodus 12:37; Mark 4:30-32 Someone said that Samuel F. B. Morse had the genius to search for corner lots while others walked the neighborhood gazing at the view. Carl Graham Fisher was … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/06/2026

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 (On popularity and success) That’s one of the first things I’m … Continue reading

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The Risen Christ

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 If the cross is the answer to our sin, then the resurrection of Jesus is the answer to our death. Easter is about Christ meeting death head-on in its own territory—a tomb—and He won. He … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 4/05/2026

David Clarkson: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Make me understand, Lord, where I have gone wrong. Make me recognize my transgression and my sin. Search me and try me, and then enable me to search and try myself—with fairness, over … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/04/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Psalm 145 If you put too many things in your need category, you will end up frustrated with life, hurt by others, and doubting God’s goodness. It really is one of the sloppiest words used … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/03/2026

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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Daily Devotional 4/02/2026

GARMENTS OF GRACE Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. In Running on Empty, Jill Briscoe writes about a friend who had been molested by her father as a … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 4/01/2026

Angels For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways (Psalm 91:11). At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/31/2026

And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Mark 13:13). Stepping Aside for a Scoundrel Due to a quarrel in the Senate at Washington, John Randolph and … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/30/2026

Paul’s Defense “I speak as a fool” (2 Corinthians 11:23). These words jump out of the pages of 2 Corinthians; they seem out of place in the Bible. Why would an apostle speak foolishly? A closer look reveals the reason … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 3/29/2026

Times of Testing Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1). This time of testing showed that Jesus really was the Son of God, able to overcome the devil … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 3/29/2026

Lewis Bayly: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers What had you done, my Savior, that Judas betrayed you, and you were led, bound as a lamb to the slaughter? What evil did you commit, to be falsely accused and unjustly condemned? … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 5

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 There is no group within the Christian community who has the corner either on God or on truth. Today is a good day to remember that. Christians all over are considering our common calling … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 4

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 The revelation God gave Paul was a mystery; and no one before Paul had comprehended it fully. Certainly there had been hints here and there throughout Israel’s history, but as God worked in Paul’s … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 3

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 In spite of our verbal commitment to reach out to others in Jesus’ name, Christians have spent a good deal of our evangelistic and missionary energy trying to get persons not just to come … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 2

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 When we organize a club or church, we act as if we want everybody to be a part of what we’re going to do; it can be that important to us. In reality, though, … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 1

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 It’s rather flattering, isn’t it, to be in some group which seems to receive God’s special favor? Correct or not, many people imagine that this is true of them. Some people say our nation … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/23/2026

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 When it comes to the gospel, be FAITHFUL, and the HOLY … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 3/22/2026

A Treasure to Her Scripture References: 1 Samuel 14:25-26; 2 Corinthians 11:29 When James Reed was banished from the Donner party for killing one of its members, his wife, Margaret, was left to care for their four children, including eight-year-old … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 3/22/2026

Richard Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, I am not broken yet. The rocks tear apart, the earth quakes, the heavens drop, the clouds weep, the sun will blush, the moon be ashamed, the foundations of the earth will … Continue reading

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