Devotionals

I Can’t Complain • Phil. 2:14

Numbers 11:1 reminds us of this simple lesson: complaining displeases the Lord. It’s so easy for us to complain and murmur about so many different things in our life, but in Scripture the Lord frequently tells us that it displeases … read more…

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One Thing • Luke 10:38-42

Today it seems like there are not enough hours in a day to accomplish all the things on our To-Do list. Places to go, people to meet, things to do, and one more dollar to earn! We are constantly on … read more…

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Spirit-Filled Speech • Col. 4:6

Colossians 4:6 says “Let our speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer each one.” A clear example of this is found with Peter.  Compare the knuckle-headed comments Peter says in the gospels … read more…

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Living & Powerful • Hebrews 4:12

We read in Hebrews that, though the word of God is living and powerful (4:12), it is of no profit unless we put our faith in His word once we’ve heard it (4:2). God’s word will still have an impact … read more…

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What Pleases Him? • Psalm 147:11

“He [The Lord] does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.” Psalm 147:10 Can anyone ever out-give the Lord? Romans 11:35 says, “Or who has first given to Him … read more…

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Desired • Psalm 73:25-28

“Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee…God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” We often credit certain things- like a relationship, job, or toy- … read more…

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In Him All Things Hold Together • Col. 1:17

It’s interesting how in just my lifetime so much has changed in reference to Christmas time. We can laugh or cry at the complications created over what to call things. Should we say “Seasons Greetings” or “Merry Christmas?” Christmas tree … read more…

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The Power of Pragmatic Faith • 1 Thess. 1:5-6

I wonder how many of our struggles as Christians stem from a lack of faith in God’s Word. God has spoken to us so much about ourselves, about this world we live in, and about our future hope in Him … read more…

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We Can’t Outgive God • Romans 11:33-35

“…Who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?” (Romans 11:35b) Do we feel at times that we have given to God and not received more in return?  I suggest you have not truly experienced God’s … read more…

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His Plan • 1 Corinthians 2:9

“…Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” We can never fathom the plan the Lord has for us, yet it is … read more…

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