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LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-29 (1 Corinthians 15:10)

IS SOMETHING MISSING IN YOUR LIFE? BIBLE PASSAGE: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them – yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10) MEDITATION: Have you … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-28 (Psalm 34:17-20)

WHAT IS THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR OBEDIENCE? BIBLE PASSAGE: The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; … Continue reading

SHOWING LOVE: A HELP TO THE LONELY AND THE SICK

BIBLE PASSAGE: “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” (1 Thessalonians 3:12) MEDITATION: Loneliness can have one of the greatest impacts imaginable on a person’s thoughts, emotions and self-esteem. When we are lonely, we feel isolated from the love of … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-27 (Matthew 7:1)

HERE COMES THE JUDGE BIBLE PASSAGE: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) MEDITATION: Do you ever pass judgment on others? If you do, what are your judgments based on? Aren’t they usually based on your own personal view of how people should be and how they should act? In other … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-26 (Jeremiah 31-3)

POINTING OTHERS TO JESUS BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) MEDITATION: Have you thought about the best way for you to point others to the Lord? In order to answer that question we need … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-25 (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

YOU CAN BE BLESSED BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE! BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11) MEDITATION: Every person you know (or a stranger) needs to be encouraged at some point (or points) in their life. Everyone needs to … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-24 (Isaiah 30:18)

DON’T STOP PRAYING – BE PATIENT BIBLE PASSAGE: “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” (Isaiah 30:18) MEDITATION: Many times the Lord will deliberately delay answers to our prayers … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-23 (Galatians 6:10)

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:10) MEDITATION: Whenever we think about using our spiritual gifts to serve the Lord, we might envision doing something that is profound and noticed by a large number of folks. … Continue reading

LIVING NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-22 (1 Timothy 2:1-3)

Pray For Everyone BIBLE PASSAGE: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior. (1 Timothy 2:1-3) MEDITATION: – … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-21 (Romans 8)

Spirit Empowers Believers BIBLE PASSAGE(s): (Romans 8:12-16, 26-30, 35-39) MEDITATION: ROMANS 8 VERSES 12-13: “brethren”     – Paul was talking to believers. “therefore”     – Points back to what Paul said about the Spirit in verses 1-11.       Paul says we are obligated to live one of two different lifestyles;       and, he doesn’t indicate … Continue reading

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