Tag Archives: Spirituality

Abundant Life In Jesus Christ – 1

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. – John 1:4. In this verse John introduces two of the greatest themes of his narrative. Often at the beginning of an important work of literature or music, … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/16/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we praise you for your promise to be with us always, even to the end and beyond. We praise you that true worship is in the name of Christ, in the midst of his people, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/16/2023

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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Satisfied With Second Violin

Monday October 16, 2023 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. There was a celebrated Englishman … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/16/2023

David Brainerd’s Badge To Indians Tomahawks in hand, the Indians crept toward the strange tent. As they cautiously peered under the flap, their intention to kill was forgotten. There, in the center of the tent was a man on his … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/16/2023

Fear: The Fight Against It Fear is poisonous. When it drives our decisions, it will slowly destroy us—causing us to make moves that are against God’s will and detrimental to ourselves and others. The antidote to fear is complete reliance … Continue reading

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A Priceless Pair – 4

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Epaphroditus – Continued Please read Philippians 2:25-30 for background to this section. From last lesson: Epaphroditus was a balanced Christian! Balance is important in the Christian life. Some people emphasize “fellowship” so much that they forget … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 10/14/2023

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Gracious Lord! Nothing can reconcile us to you better than to humbly and patiently learn obedience in the school of suffering. We learn by knowing that Jesus, though you are the Son of … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 10/14/2023

Sins of Believers ABRAM “went down.” When we do not trust God, we also go down. As a result of Abram’s failure to trust God, he does one of the lowest, most despicable, meanest things we find recorded anywhere in … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 10/14/2023

A Parental Responsibility AS modern-day society is quickly discovering, there is no substitute for a solid, stable home life. Where parents are absent, negligent, or abusive, children will probably not learn to cope with the world in a healthy way. … Continue reading

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Life In a Triangle

Saturday October 14, 2023 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. When you stand between the rails of a long, straight railroad track, … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 10/14/2023

Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. COLOSSIANS 3:14 Billy Graham I’m for MORALITY, but morality goes beyond sex to HUMAN FREEDOM and SOCIAL JUSTICE. Evangelists cannot be closely identified with any particular party. We have to stand … Continue reading

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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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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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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/13/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Dearest Jesus, we praise you for the life you have given us and for your promise to share every moment of our journey with us. We praise you that you have given us the assurance that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/13/2023

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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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Food For Thought 10/13/2023

Her Hiding Place In the best-selling book The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom tells of the tense times in Holland during the German invasion. One particular night she tossed restlessly in her bed while war planes growled overhead, shattering the … 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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