In addition to the teachings of James 1:2-4, there is another scripture I draw upon every time I’m faced with a trial. No matter what is happening to me, what I am up against, what is breaking my heart, or what I am suffering, I turn to the strength offered and assured in 2 Corinthians […]
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DEVOTION: If today is “one of those days” you would rather forget, remember that God is available to you and He gives you the means to deal with hardship.
When you consider the extraordinary ways God worked through men such as Moses and Paul, you may think, “I can’t measure up to people like them. I don’t have what they have.” But you must realize that these “heroes” of the faith were just common, ordinary people. It was their obedience – their complete yieldedness […]
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One of the most desired features when finding the perfect home is the front porch. We like them because we can sit outdoors on a beautiful day and feel the breeze. We can sit in our rockers and watch the sunset. We can let …
Paul knew the importance of strategic prayer in his own life and the lives of other. And he knew what to pray for. His prayers focused on spiritual issues. He knew that if those he was praying for were spiritually mature, they could handle anything. We, however, sometimes have it backward. We pray about physical […]
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Often, the holiday rush can bring on a cold that slows us down during one of the busiest times of the year. I’m sure you know how limited you are when you are ill — when you aren’t functioning at your best. While I haven’t found a cure for the common cold, I have learned a remedy for…
Like me, you get up every day, go to your closet, and select the clothes you’ll wear for the day. Well, you need to do the same thing spiritually. Here’s a partial list of God’s approved wardrobe: Put on the new man (Ephesians 4:24). Put on a gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:4). Put […]
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We’re all busy, but may the Lord help us to never be too busy for doing good! Here’s how to plan to do a kindness sooner than later (because you never know when it will be too late to carry out that deed).
If you want to understand God’s Word more deeply, start with today’s devotion about the main themes of the book of Matthew. The gospel of Matthew tells us that Jesus has conquered the power of death, and promises that He is coming again!
The story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 is remarkable for many reasons. For starters, in that time and culture, it was uncommon for women to sit at the feet of a rabbi. Mary’s actions were a clear indicator that she desired to learn from Jesus. Then she “fell at his feet.” This action shows us that she recognized who Jesus is and chose to submit herself fully to His teaching and authority. It was an open act of worship. It was also the ultimate act of trust.