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Monthly Archives: May 2018
God answers prayer
John 15:9-17 We have heard it said many times before; I prayed but God has not answered my prayer. What is more likely is that following our prayer, we have not taken the time to wait for God’s response, or … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Answers to prayer, God answers prayer, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
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Don’t worry, be happy
Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Devotions, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Joyful, Love of God, Morning devotions, Prayer, Rejoice, Rejoice always
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Serve one master
Luke 16:1-13 Our society encourages people to continually look for ways to get ahead. Beating the system means living an easier way of life. Of course, this means the Master’s wealth is often misused. Satan often tempts us to put … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God and money, Money, Personal wealth, Stewardship, Teaching of Jesus
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For the sake of sinners
Matthew 9:9-17 Once, I met a man named Greg. Greg was homeless. He was one whom society overlooked or avoided. Still, Greg was a member of our community, a person created by God, a sinner in need of redemption. Who … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Word of God
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Lord, have mercy
Ezekiel 33:1–11; 1 John 1:1–10; Matthew 9:27–34 Today it seems fashionable to redefine most anything. It has become socially acceptable to order daily life according to personal thoughts and experiences. Yet, the truth remains that we humans do not have … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Christianity, Confession, Confession of sins, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness of sins, Forgiving others, Grace
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Invited
Joel 1:1-13, Revelation 18:15-24, Luke 14:12-24 The table is set, the banquet prepared. Everything is ready. It is time for the feast. There is only one problem; the guests have decided not to attend. It seems there are more pressing … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Repentance
Tagged acts of kindness, Attending worship, Bible study, Jesus Christ, Parable of the wedding banquet, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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