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Christian Devotional – April 30, 2016
Read Acts chapter 28 VERSE: Acts 28:31–He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ–with all boldness and without hindrance! TRUTH: As the book of Acts concludes, we see Paul in Rome, under house arrest, still preaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. I find it so interesting that Paul, who is under house arrest, indicates that he is proclaiming the gospel without hindrance. It seems to me that most people would have considered the fact that he was under house arrest to be something that hindered him. Yet, Paul knew better. He knew that he was exactly where God had him doing exactly…
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Christian Devotional – February 16, 2016
Read John chapter 9 VERSE: John 9:25–He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know, I was blind, but now I see!” TRUTH: This man had been healed by Jesus and now all the religious leaders were bothered by it. They wanted to find a way to question and accuse Jesus. As they were questioning this man, they began asking him a lot of theologically based questions and the man didn’t know the answer to them. He only knew what he had experienced himself. At the heart of it, this is witnessing. We are witnessing when we share with others what we…
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Christian Devotional – July 23, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 17 VERSE: 1 Samuel 17:47–All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves, for the battle is the Lord’s and he will give all of you into our hands. TRUTH: David is preparing to fight against the Philistine champion Goliath. He makes this statement so that both the Philistines and the Israelites will know why he is going out to fight. Like David, we make a statement about God by the actions that we take and don’t take. Our actions are a direct reflection of God working and moving in our life. Do we act with courage…
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Christian Devotional – October 13, 2014
Read 2 Samuel chapter 20 VERSE: 2 Samuel 20:16–a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him.” TRUTH: In the midst of a siege against her city, a wise woman was willing to risk her life to see if she could bring an end to the strife. Do we have the courage to bring wisdom to others even in situations that are dangerous or when people may not want it? This woman was able to save her whole town because she was bold enough to speak the words of wisdom that God gave her. RESPONSE: Father, You are the…
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Christian Devotional – January 29, 2013
VERSE: John 19:38–Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. TRUTH: Joseph was a disciple in secret, but when Jesus was crucified, he stepped out of the shadows and conquered his fear. He took a stand and made his allegiance with Jesus very public by asking for Jesus’ body. Are we a disciple in secret and fear or are we a disciple of Jesus for all to see? RESPONSE: Father, I desire the boldness to follow You openly and wholeheartedly today. You are…