A Mom Looks Back “This time I will praise the Lord.” So [Leah] named him Judah. Genesis 29:35 Genesis 29:31-35 Today’s Insights The story of Leah is one of the saddest in Scripture (see Genesis 29:15-36). In ancient times, women had virtually no voice in what happened to them. When …
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The Purpose of God for You Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. To him be glory evermore. —Romans 11:36 (TLB) Have you ever wondered why God placed us on this planet? What our purpose is in being here? It is …
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Living with Full Faith In all this you greatly rejoice, though . . . you . . . suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 1:3-9 Today’s Insights The reality of suffering experienced by believers in Jesus is highlighted by Peter and others in the …
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New Heaven, New Earth The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. —Revelation 11:15 Christianity is a Gospel of crisis. It proclaims unmistakably that this world’s days are numbered. Every graveyard and every cemetery …
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Love’s Great Surprise I have seen the Lord! John 20:18 John 20:11-18 Today’s Insights Each of the gospel writers tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection with varying details. Mary Magdalene is the only woman who’s named in all four gospels (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:10; John 20:1). When she …
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Deeply Rooted in Christ I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power. Ephesians 3:17-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 Today’s Insights Scattered throughout the Scriptures are both benedictions and doxologies, but there’s an interesting difference. A benediction is a horizontal statement of blessing bestowed by a person upon …
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The Influence of a Mother Her children arise up, and call her blessed… — Proverbs 31:28 Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children. Someone has said, “Like mother, like children.” Most of the noble characters and fine leaders …
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The Grace of Giving Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 2 Corinthians 8:7 How do you give to the Lord? Do you just drop some …
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Truth Brings Freedom If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. —John 8:36 Look up; Faith-Based New Year Resolutions: Drawing Closer to God in 2025 Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck The mark of a true Christian is found …
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Loving Others in Jesus You will always eat at my table. 2 Samuel 9:7 2 Samuel 9:1-10 Today’s Insights David asked whether there was anyone left in Saul’s household (the former king) to whom he could “show God’s kindness” (2 Samuel 9:3) for the sake of his friend Jonathan, Saul’s …
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