Weep Now!
on July 19th, 2023
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15) When was the last time your heart was broken? Maybe, it is because you are not being asked the right question. Maybe, it is because you are a casual observer. You see, tears are part of the walk with Christ. Unfortunately, many of us just want to be self-contained. We don't want to let someone in on what we are feeling. If... Read More
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Shedding Tears
on July 18th, 2023
Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll -- are they not in your record? (Psalm 56:8) Have you shed tears with someone? You didn't do it as an act; they just came. Tears say, “I care.” The Christian life does not have to be lived without tears. Tears are very important. As one person said, “Tears are the words that the heart cannot share.” God allows us to share that brokenness. Sadly, I ... Read More
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Are You Fully Committed To Christ?
on July 17th, 2023
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5Yesterday we began talki... Read More
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Do You Need To Get Up?
on July 16th, 2023
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5There are a lot of peopl... Read More
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A Ripple Effect
on July 15th, 2023
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15) While D.L. Moody’s salvation story is one of my favorites, the story doesn’t end there. In fact, this was just the beginning, because D.L. Moody’s story is proof that you just never know the ripple effect your obedience can have on the lives of others. After D.L Moody was saved, he began preaching all o... Read More
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Just Share
on July 14th, 2023
“For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:12) I love the story of D.L. Moody. It all began in 1858 when D.L. Moody was a shoe clerk in Boston. At the time, he was involved in a Bible study class, and he had a Bible teacher by the name of Kimball. Because he was broken over the spiritual condition of his students, Kimball showed up one day in the back room o... Read More
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The Power of Community
on July 13th, 2023
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25) There is something very powerful about community, especially the “church community.” In large sprawling communities, and in towns that don’t even have a blinking traffic signal, all have pockets of caring, faithful children of ... Read More
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Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
on July 12th, 2023
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) When you line up with the culture, rather than lining up with the Word of God, you will have a hard time seeing Jesus. You might not want to admit that, but it’s the truth. Unfortunately, many... Read More
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Paying Attention to God
on July 11th, 2023
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. (Hebrews 2:1) The other day at our Men's Prayer Breakfast, I had to start the gathering and lead the men in a word of prayer. All the guys were talking, and scurrying around visiting with one another. To silence their conversations, I had to say, “Let me have your attention.” I don't mind raising my v... Read More
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4 Mentalities Around Reading God’s Word
on July 10th, 2023
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17Reading the Word of God is something we all need to be making a priority as followers of Jesus. God uses His Word to speak to us, to teach us, to guide us, and to give us wisdom. Like we said yest... Read More
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Persecution Is Guaranteed
on July 9th, 2023
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33I want to start today’s devotional with a hard truth. I know it might not be the most encouraging statement, but it’s a truth we all need to embrace and be prepared for as we continue to follow Jesus. Here’s the truth:When you live for Jesus,... Read More
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Remember, Repent, and Return
on July 8th, 2023
Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. (Revelation 2:5) We talked about the danger of forgetting your first love, Jesus Christ our Savior. For many Christians today, their faith is not the same as it used to be. They feel distant, lukewarm, and ineffective for the Kingdom. The ... Read More
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