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The Weapons of Our Warfare – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18 WEAPONS OF WARFARE – Continued We are in a war like no other. Because it is spiritual warfare, the weapons that we use cannot be the normal weapons of this world. The devil … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/18/2024

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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Emotion on a High Plane

Monday March 18, 2024 Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/18/2024

God Doesn’t Promise Ease or Invisibility As Christians, we might be tempted by the lure of invisibility—the fabled cloak or ring that gives us the power to walk undetected among our friends or enemies. Although it is true that “making … Continue reading

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The Weapons of Our Warfare – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18 HIT OR MISS Why did Jesus pray? Was it simply to change Himself? Or did Jesus know that prayer was the way His Father had chosen to work on this planet? Jesus didn’t … Continue reading

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Praise The Lord 3/17/2024

The Lord Gives Me Victory He trains my hands for battle; He strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow. You have given me Your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; You have made a wide path for … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/17/2024

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham You cannot come to Christ with just your MIND. You can’t THINK your way to Jesus. Solomon had wealth, women, and religion, … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 3/17/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 76 And now, O Lord, Heaven and Earth are infinitely more valuable than they were before, being all bought with Thy precious blood. And Thou, O Jesus, art a treasure unto me far greater … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 3/17/2024

Afterwards, Begin Again Scripture References: Isaiah 53:4; John 16:33 Thomas Carlyle spent a year in research, gathering materials. Then he wrote for endless hours daily through many weeks to complete the first volume of his history of the French Revolution. … Continue reading

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The Weapons of Our Warfare – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18 One of the key reasons for prayerlessness in the Christian life is a theological one. Deep inside, many Christians believe that prayer really doesn’t matter; God is going to do whatever He is … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/16/2024

The Peril of Ignoring Consequences FROM time to time newspapers carry tragic stories of people who have fallen into serious trouble by failing to consider the consequences of their actions. Often they admit to the error of their ways with … Continue reading

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Parental Preference

Saturday March 16, 2024 Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Because Harold Wilke was born … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/16/2024

More Than Conquerors When Lord Nelson reported to the British admiralty his great victory over the French fleet in the Battle of the Nile, he said that “victory” was not a large enough word to describe what had taken place. … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 3/16/2024

What a Difference WHILE the Bible teaches beyond a question of a doubt the rapture of all saints before the tribulation, it also shows that there will be different results. In 1 Corinthians 3 we have two classes of believers … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 7

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 3. The Faithfulness of the Savior Please read Psalm 36:10-12 for the background to this section. God is faithful, always faithful. He will always remain true to His Word. I can’t emphasize that fact more. Verses … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/15/2024

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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Proverbs 23:26

Friday March 15, 2024 Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart. Most people seek God. They pray, even though they do not do so regularly and diligently. They hear and read the Word of God, at least occasionally. They … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/15/2024

As the Lion Roars “Surely my Lord does not do anything unless he has revealed his secret to his servants the prophets. A lion has roared! Who is not afraid? My Lord Yahweh has spoken, who will not prophesy? Proclaim … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 6

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation – Continued Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. So many of us have bought Satan’s lie that God is going to cheat us. The devil whispers, “God’s … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/14/2024

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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