Tag Archives: Jesus

Daily Prayer & Praise 8/17/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly Father, Almighty God, we praise you that in the wilderness, in Gethsemane and on the cross Christ has opened the way to victory and hope. We praise you that in his life, death and resurrection … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/17/2023

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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Are You Discouraged In Devotion?

Thursday August 17, 2023 Luke 18:22 “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have . . . and come, follow Me.” “And when he heard this . . .” Have you ever heard the Master say a hard … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/17/2023

Give God Credit For Ignorance A Theological student came to Charles Spurgeon one day, greatly concerned that he could not grasp the meaning of certain verses in the Bible. The noted preacher replied kindly but firmly, “Young man, allow me … Continue reading

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Worship God In Truth – 8

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Temptation from friends and relatives (verses 6–11). It would not be difficult to expose and execute a false prophet, but … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 8/16/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise you that in Christ you have entered into our world. In him you have shared all the pressure, pain and temptation that being truly human brings. We praise you … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/16/2023

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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Psalm 105:15

Wednesday August 16, 2023 Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.” I would rather play with the forked lightning, or take in my hands living wires, with their fiery current, than speak a … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/16/2023

Tennessee’s All-Seeing Christ Gatlinburg is a tourist city buried deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. This city of 1,764 inhabitants all but rolls up sidewalks in the winter but is literally working alive in the summer. In and … Continue reading

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Worship God In Truth – 7

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Temptation from the prophets (13:1–5). God raised up prophets in Israel during those times when the people needed to be … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 8/15/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Mighty God, wonderful Lord, we praise you, not simply for what you have done in all creation, but most of all for what you have done for our re-creation. In Jesus Christ you have made all … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/15/2023

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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The Way of Salvation

Tuesday August 15, 2023 Acts 4:12 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” What a great word that word ‘salvation’ is! It includes … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/15/2023

Putting Ocean In a Hole Augustine, that great saint of God, was once walking upon the shore of the ocean, while greatly perplexed about the doctrine of the Trinity. As he meditated, he observed a little boy with a sea … Continue reading

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Worship God In Truth – 6

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Moses pointed out four approaches the enemy could use to trap the Israelites into practicing idolatry, and he warned his people to … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 8/14/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly Father, everything that is, is because of you. Everything we see, hear, touch and examine is because you have made it so. That we can think and plan and choose is because you intended it … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/14/2023

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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God Calling

Monday August 14, 2023 Luke 15:4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?” … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/14/2023

To Comprehend God John Wesley said: “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the triune God!” Never try to arouse faith from within. You cannot stir up … Continue reading

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Worship God In Truth – 5

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 4. Bringing Tithes and Offerings Please read Deuteronomy 12:17-19 for the background to this section. The practice of bringing 10 percent of the produce to the Lord antedates the Law, for Abraham tithed (Genesis 14:17–20; Hebrews … Continue reading

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