Why Support Israel?
on February 4th, 2025
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.” – Psalm 122:6 As believers, we need to be linked with the nation of Israel. We need to support them. We need to pray for them because God’s Word instructs us to do so. But why is that the case? That’s the exact question we’re going to be answering over the next couple of days. In this devotion, we’re going to look at three reaso... Read More
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A Faith That Draws or Drives
on February 3rd, 2025
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5Stephen’s story teaches us that we have a faith that draws men to God—or drives them against us. Acts 6:8 says Stephen, “a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.” Yet, despite his faithfulness, opposition arose. When the Sanhedrin heard his defense, “they were furious... Read More
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A Faith Rooted in Fact
on February 2nd, 2025
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105As Christians, our faith is rooted in fact, not just feeling. Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin powerfully demonstrates this truth. When asked if the accusations against him were true, Stephen did not respond with emotion or opinions. Instead, he said, “Let me tell you the facts.” He recounted God’s faithfulness throughou... Read More
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3 Keys To A Heavenly Perspective
on February 1st, 2025
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21) If we want to live this life on earth well, we need to do so with a heavenly perspective at the forefront of our minds. This world is not our home, and one day we will begin our eternity in heaven with Jesus. Therefore while we are still here on this planet, I believe there are three attit... Read More
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Listening Instead Of Talking
on January 31st, 2025
The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him. – Acts 11:1-2 Conflict is an inevitable and unavoidable part of life. There is no way you are going to live on this planet and not face conflict. It’s just not possible. But believe it or not, there is actually a p... Read More
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Giving and Serving
on January 30th, 2025
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. (2 Corinthians 5:14) I love the story of Hudson Taylor when he was interviewing possible candidates for missionary work. During the interview process, he asked each of these young people, “Why do you want to become a missionary?” One of them answered, “I just want to be a missionary because the... Read More
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Focus On The Word
on January 29th, 2025
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 Yesterday, we talked about feeling stuck. It’s tough to find yourself in a situation where nothing seems to be changing. You’re not moving forward or backward. You just can’t seem to make any progress and you don’t know what to do! As we said yesterday, our Savior, Jesus Christ, is always with us, and He promises to help us w... Read More
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Dealing With Doubt
on January 28th, 2025
“If you can, will you heal him?” Jesus says, “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:23-24) Yesterday, we talked about what it looks like to pray in faith. Praying big prayers can be scary, especially when what you’re asking for seems impossible. But we serve a big God ... Read More
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Gratitude Is A Defense Against Anxiety
on January 27th, 2025
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7Anxiety is a common struggle, but God has given us a powerful tool to combat it: gratitude. You cannot be grateful and anxious at the sam... Read More
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Gratitude Is The Gateway To Contentment
on January 26th, 2025
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. – Philippians 4:12If you are having a difficult time being content, and all you can see are the negative things in your life, you need a double shot of gratitude. Paul wrote these words while in prison, showing that contentment is not about what we have but about ... Read More
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Surrender Your Life to Christ
on January 25th, 2025
Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her. (John 20:17-18) The resurrection experience that these women had was very po... Read More
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The Triumphal Entry
on January 24th, 2025
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” (Matthew 21:9-11) In the Palm Sunday triumphal entry pass... Read More
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