Tag Archives: Spirituality

Reflecting With God 4/10/2024

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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Hebrews 3:6

Wednesday April 10, 2024 Hebrews 3:6 Hold fast our confidence. Seldom have we seen a sadder wreck of even the highest, noblest Christian character than when the enemy has succeeded in undermining the simple trust of a child of God, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/10/2024

The True Source of Leadership When leaders latch onto power, considering it their right, it’s destructive. God holds leaders to a higher standard because their words and actions cause others to rise or fall. When leaders of corporations, churches, or … Continue reading

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Called to Be Holy – 2

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 A Heart of Reverence Peter continues on and exhorts believers in the fact that we are not only commanded to holiness but also to a reverent mind. This means a respectful fear, one based in … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/09/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty Father, we thank you that your love is richer than anything we have known as love before. You seek to transform our lives by your grace and to journey with us. Again and again you … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/09/2024

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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Individual Sin Laid On Jesus

Tuesday April 9, 2024 Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. This thought has charmed me beyond measure. Here … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/09/2024

Unexpected Opportunities When we are busy doing the work of the kingdom, how do we respond to obstacles that get in our way? Do we expect God to blast a path straight through so that we can proceed? We might … Continue reading

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Called to Be Holy – 1

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 In previous verses before our text, Peter had been dealing with the glories of our salvation. At this point, he launches into a series of exhortations based on what is to follow. At the outset, … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/08/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for the width of your love that reaches out, and goes on reaching to hold us, to touch us and to draw us closer to yourself. Thank you for the depth of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/08/2024

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The Goodness of God

Monday April 8, 2024 Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/08/2024

Visions, Revelations, and Questions The prophets of old had visions and dreamed dreams. They experienced apocalyptic nightmares and witnessed breathtaking scenes of beauty. Perhaps most fascinating, though, is how they reacted. Zechariah provides us with an example of both the … Continue reading

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Faith and Generosity – 3

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Scriptural Argument – Continued. James now observes that faith and actions (deeds or works) can’t be separated. Faith which is only in the mind is not yet complete; faith starts there, but doesn’t finish there. … Continue reading

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Sunday Prayer & Praise 4/07/2024

Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Holy and just God, mighty Lord, and risen King, we have so much to be thankful for, all the blessings You have not just bestowed upon us but have literally showered us with. We can … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/07/2024

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham I believe that if this nation of ours would TURN TO GOD in PRAYER and in FAITH, and would live … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 4/07/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 80 My excellent friend, you see that there are treasures in Heaven and Earth fit to be enjoyed, besides those of Kings’ Courts, and Taverns. The joys of the Temple are the greatest joys … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 4/07/2024

In Code Scripture References: Genesis 39:6-9; Colossians 2:15 In addressing the Iranian hostages after their 444-day terror, President Reagan referred to the hardships they had experienced and the valor they had shown. He mentioned Sergeant Gomez, one of the Marine … Continue reading

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Faith and Generosity – 2

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Theological Argument. Such a strong example as James has given the readers, calls for a defense. James then proceeds to give it. He brings in an imaginary person to argue with him. This opponent treats … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 4/06/2024

Richard Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised goodness to your servants. You have left us nothing to ask from your hands but what you have already freely … Continue reading

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