Daily Devotion
← Older postsDoing the Right Thing (2)
May 17, 2012“Be it known…that we will not.” Da 3:18 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had achieved career success, so they had nothing to gain by challenging the king of Babylon. So, why did they? Because he ordered them to disobey God and …
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Doing the Right Thing (1)
May 16, 2012“Be it known…that we will not.” Da 3:18 The higher you climb in life, the more certain people will try to assert control over you. Their threats can sound real, and the consequences of ignoring them, intimidating. Look at Shadrach, …
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Know Your Enemy (2)
May 15, 2012“There is another power within me that is at war with my mind.” Ro 7:23 NLT Today let’s talk about the enemy within. Your old nature is like a fifth column, always looking for ways to sabotage you. It’s the …
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Know Your Enemy (1)
May 14, 2012“Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2Ti 2:3 The new birth creates a battle between your old nature and your new one. When you were redeemed, you were recruited into this battle. And it begins the moment …
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Raising Secure Kids in an Insecure World
May 13, 2012“I prayed for this child.” 1Sa 1:27 NCV Protectiveness is part of parenting. But unless you’re careful you can shield your kids from the very things they need to mature. Sheila Wray Gregoire says we should Surrender them to God. …
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Are You Being Tempted?
May 12, 2012“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.” Jas 1:12 You’ll never be exempt from temptation. Each season of life just brings temptation in a different form. When you’re young you’ll struggle with the need for companionship and sexual fulfillment. In …
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Are You a “Philip”? (2)
May 11, 2012“And they chose…Philip.” Ac 6:5 NKJV The Bible says: “We…came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip…this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied” (Ac 21:8-9). Here’s the second thing that qualified Philip for leadership in the church: He …
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Are You a “Philip”? (1)
May 10, 2012“And they chose…Philip.” Ac 6:5 NKJV Philip was one of seven men chosen to lead the New Testament church. Why? Because he had certain qualities. Let’s look at two of them: He had the ability to be Spirit-led. Philip started …
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Don’t Get Bitter
May 9, 2012“Watch out that no…bitterness grows up.” Heb 12:15 NLT Betrayal is something others do to you; bitterness is something you do to yourself. It’s impossible to go through life without being hurt. It may be an unfaithful mate, an employee …
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Are You Fulfilled? (3)
May 8, 2012“I delight to do Your will, O my God.” Ps 40:8 NKJV To keep your dream alive and find fulfillment in the pursuit of it, you must allow yourself to keep dreaming. God gave Joseph two dreams: in the first, …
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