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DOES YOUR FAITH NEED AN OVERHAUL?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set … Continue reading

HOW CLOSE IS MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! (Hebrews 9:14) MEDITATION: One question heard frequently from Christians is, “How can I be sure of my … Continue reading

MOST VIEWED DEVOTIONALS FOR 2019 AS OF 11/11/2019

For all those who have been reading the devotionals, you know that I sincerely believe they are written by the LORD for me to distribute. Since May of 2013 I have been distributing HIS devotionals to several email distribution lists and posting them on Facebook and LinkedIn for others to view. I do not receive … Continue reading

SURRENDER ISN’T DEFEAT, IT IS VICTORY WHEN WE SURRENDER TO THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:8) MEDITATION: We often wonder why so many in the world cannot believe in, and commit … Continue reading

MEEK MEANS STRONG? REALLY? YES IT DOES, IF WE BELIEVE GOD’S WORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) MEDITATION: “Meekness” gives us a good contrast between the world’s view and the view of Jesus. The world presents us with a different view of many words in order to discourage us from following God’s Will for our lives. From a … Continue reading

WE CAN (should) LEARN A LOT DURING DIFFICULT TIMES

BIBLE PASSAGE: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) MEDITATION: Most everyone experiences a time when everything seems to go south in their life. And when that happens, others may say to us, or we … Continue reading

WHEN WE ARE SAVED, WE RECEIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD!

BIBLE PASSAGE: So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. (Ephesians 4:17) MEDITATION: Christianity is not just another religion. It is the life of God living within and flowing out of the believer. Other religions … Continue reading

THE LORD HAS NOT ABANDONED YOU, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TURNED AWAY FROM HIM

BIBLE PASSAGE: Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. (Psalm 119:67-68) MEDITATION: Satan wants to destroy our relationship with the Lord; he wants to distort our thinking so we will turn further away from our Savior. … Continue reading

YES, YOUR LIFE CAN BE ENRICHED!

BIBLE PASSAGE: For in Him you have been enriched in every way – in all your speaking and in all your knowledge. (1 Corinthians 1:5) MEDITATION: The word “enrichment” means “to make something more meaningful, substantial, or rewarding”. Enrichment improves and makes things more valuable by adding or increasing desirable qualities and attributes. This is … Continue reading

BREAKING THE CHAINS THAT DAMAGE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1) MEDITATION: When we pray, quite often we petition the Lord to answer our requests, but how much time do we spend thanking Him for His goodness and love? The psalmist understood and appreciated all the Lord did for … Continue reading

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