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EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE ONE WHO LOVES US MOST

BIBLE PASSAGE: Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise? (Psalm 106:2) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: “Almighty!” is one of the names for God. He is everything we can envision that is good, right, and holy. But He is so much more! He is more than we can imagine and more … Continue reading

RENEWING THE JOY OF YOUR SALVATION!

BIBLE PASSAGE: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) MEDITATION: Every person needs to ask themselves,     “Do I believe the Bible is God’s Word to mankind?” The answer to that question determines our relationship with the … Continue reading

CHOOSING GOODNESS INSTEAD OF REVENGE WHEN MISTREATED

BIBLE PASSAGE: You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. … Continue reading

HOW MUCH DO OTHERS KNOW ABOUT ME AND MY FAITH?

BIBLE PASSAGE: The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah!” (that is, the Christ). (John 1:41) MEDITATION: Except for the fact that Andrew was Simon Peter’s brother and a fisherman, we know very little about this apostle. However we do know about a particular … Continue reading

FAITH IN GOD CAN TRANSFORM HOPELESSNESS INTO HOPE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:24) MEDITATION: Hope is described as:     “A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen”. If you hope that something is true, or if you hope for something, then you want it to be true or … Continue reading

HOW CAN YOU SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. (Psalm 100:2) MEDITATION: I recently attended a special program at an elementary school with my grandkids to recognize the veterans of our community. There were many other veterans attending as well, some with their children and some with their grandchildren. It was … Continue reading

PRAISE THE LORD, ALL THINGS WILL BE MADE NEW!

BIBLE PASSAGE: However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) MEDITATION: Have you ever paused and considered the magnitude of the blessings God has prepared for those … Continue reading

PERSONALIZING YOUR PRAYERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “This, then, is how you should pray:” (Matthew 6:9a) MEDITATION: When we make a profession of faith, we are saying we want to be more like Jesus. In order to do that, we need to consider His persona. Although He has all the credentials to be egotistical, He was very humble and was … Continue reading

IS YOUR FAITH EQUIVALENT TO THE FAITH OF A DEMON?

BIBLE PASSAGE: You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. (James 2:19) MEDITATION: The scripture tell us that if a demon was asked if he believes that God exists, he would say, “Yes”. If a demon was asked if he believes there is only one God, he would say, … Continue reading

HANDLING DIFFICULT TIMES THE RIGHT WAY

BIBLE PASSAGE: You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20) MEDITATION: When difficulties arise in our lives, we tend to get upset and wonder how soon our problems will end. But God wants us to focus on Him … Continue reading

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