Never Fall Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. 2 Timothy 2:15 A lot of people have been playing games when it comes to the Word. They claim to be faith people in public. But, in private, they never open the Bible …
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No Regrets You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Luke 12:20 Luke 12:13-21 Today’s Insights Jesus’ warnings against “all kinds of greed” (Luke 12:15) connect to a broader emphasis in Luke’s gospel on the dangers of wealth, as well as God’s concern for the poor. In …
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The Need for Wisdom Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. —Matthew 24:35 Also checkout; Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality Time is running out. The seconds are ticking away toward midnight. The human …
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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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