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Life assurance
John 6:35-51, Hebrews 11:1-12, Genesis 12:1-7 Certainly, a large percentage of people reading this devotion have life insurance. The same goes for those who own houses or automobiles. Insurance provides an element of hope in times of adversity. We pay … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Insurance, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life insurance, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
Walk by faith
Exodus 13:17-14:4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10, Mark 12:18-27 From a human standpoint, trusting the promises of God is difficult; people live in the present moment surrounded by fear, doubt and worry. It is difficult to trust things we cannot see, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Compassion, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Promise, Relationships, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality, Unemployed, Unemployment, Word of God
Normal
2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Normal. Now there is a word we all have used plenty of times recently. We all want things to get back to normal. Schools are closed. Restaurants are take out only. Grocery stores are sold out of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Crisis, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Hand sanitizer, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Normal, Prayer, Repentance, Spirituality, Word of God
Everlasting joy
John 11: 17-44 The room is dimly lit and the atmosphere is one of quiet anticipation. The emotional toll is paid at first with tears. In time, smiles may come to the faces of loved ones who share stories while … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Death, End of life, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Grief, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Lazarus, Mourning, Prayer, Raising Lazarus, Resurrection, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Terminal illness
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25-34 Some mornings it just doesn’t pay to read the papers or watch the news on television. One click of the remote and a restful sleep gives way to the harsh reality of our broken world. Military conflicts, economic … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxious, Anxiousness, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Illness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Sickness, Spirituality, Trust, Worry
Seeking Jesus
Mark 1:29-45 Who is looking for Christ? According to Peter, everyone is. Ever since his first healing miracle, from the day he freed a demon possessed man, even until today, everyone is looking for Jesus. Some just don’t know it. … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Evangelism, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love of God, Prayer, Seeking Jesus, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
No secrets
1 John 1:8-10 Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open; all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid. These words are very familiar to a great number of Christians. Each week, Christians bear their souls, confessing their … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Absolution, Christian, Christianity, Confession, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Redemption, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
