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 …
Read More »Humble Honor All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 Luke 14:7-11 Today’s Insights Jesus’ countercultural approach to honor in Luke 14:7-11 wasn’t a new concept for His audience. They were familiar with David, who as the youngest of his …
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Take Time to Listen If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5 When you’re facing a problem, the very first thing you should ask God for is wisdom. Not money. …
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The Need for Love Keep yourselves in the love of God . . . —Jude 1:21 A husband and wife visited an orphanage where they hoped to adopt a child. In an interview with the boy they wanted, they told him in glowing terms about the many things they could …
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God of the Fresh Start When he prayed to him, the Lord was moved. 2 Chronicles 33:13 2 Chronicles 33:10-17 Today’s Insights The fifty-five-year reign of Manasseh, king of Judah, is summarized in 2 Kings 21:2: “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord.” Manasseh “rebuilt the high places” and set up …
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No More Surprises But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2-10 God is not full of surprises. He’s not an unpredictable being who likes to keep you guessing. Countless believers, however, have the …
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Everlasting Peace But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace . . . —Ephesians 2:13,14 Also checkout; Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality Meaningless …
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Lasting Joy You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. Psalm 16:11 Psalm 16 Today’s Insights The superscription of Psalm 16 says that it’s “a miktam of David,” which some scholars believe is a musical term. But we don’t know what prompted …
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