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Christian Devotional – June 3, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:9–Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. TRUTH: Our relationships with others matter. We cannot claim to be followers of Jesus Christ and then hate the people we are around. We can’t say we love Christ, but hate going to church. Christ is the light and we must see others in that light if we are truly allowing Christ in our life. How do we treat and respond to others? RESPONSE: Father, You are truly the light in the world and in my life. I will use Your light to…
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Book Review – Sucess Acceleration by Tony Jeary
FROM AMAZON: No shortcuts, no gimmicks, no empty promises… just practical and proven strategies for overcoming roadblocks and getting on the fast track to true success. KRISTI’S REVIEW: We all claim to want more success in our lives, yet what are we doing to actually realize that goal? This book by Tony Jeary is a quick read with lots of great, practical information included. I loved that he has a Christian perspective and shares that unashamedly in the book, while helping people understand the importance and practicality of working hard and being consistent with these principles in order to truly see the success we are looking for. These principles are…
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Christian Devotional – June 2, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:8–Yet I am writing you a new command, it’s truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. TRUTH: The darkness is passing. Why is the darkness passing away? The true light is already shining. We have seen the true light and He is the example of the command to love others. Jesus Christ is the light and He came so that we could all see and experience the true light for ourselves. RESPONSE: Father, You are truly amazing and You are the true light that scatters the darkness. The command…
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Christian Devotional – June 1, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:7–Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. TRUTH: They needed to be reminded of what they already knew. God had commanded them to love others, this was not new. However, they needed a reminder and a refresher. God had provided them a new example of love through Jesus Christ, which we’ll talk about tomorrow, but the command to love one another was old. Are we doing what we know to do and what we have been told to do, or…
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Christian Devotional – May 31, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:5-6–But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. TRUTH: As we obey God more, we love God more. This is a ratio that is constant. When we love God more, we will obey God more. As we obey God more, we will love God more. We can use this as a measure to know and understand how to live like Jesus did. When we are living each day fully obedient to God, we demonstrate love…
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Christian Devotional – May 30, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:4–Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. TRUTH: Do we know God? More important than how we verbally answer that question, is how our life answers that question. Do our actions confirm the truth of our words, or do they prove we are a liar? Our words are important and our actions must match the words that we say. RESPONSE: Father, my words and actions must go together. I will follow Your commands and will ensure that my actions convey the truth of my words. I…
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Christian Devotional – May 29, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:3–We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commandments. TRUTH: We have a way to check ourselves and make sure that we know God. If we are keeping His commands, then we know Him. If we aren’t, we don’t. This sounds simplistic, but yet it is absolutely true. As we go through the day, if we are acting out the things we have heard and learned from Jesus Christ, then we truly know Him. Our actions must line up with our words, which all must line up with Christ. RESPONSE: Father, I will learn more about You…
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Christian Devotional – May 28, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:2–He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for the sins of the whole world. TRUTH: Jesus Christ came and died as the sacrifice for our sins. He rose victorious and He lives, allowing us to live in Him, however, this gift is not just for a select few. His sacrifice is available to all who will believe in Him. Are we willing to share with all people or do we only share this message for good news with a select few? His sacrifice was for the whole world; the whole world needs to know.…
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Christian Devotional – May 27, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:1–My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father–Jesus Christ the Righteous One. TRUTH: Since we’ve already established that we are all sinners in previous verses, it is such great news to know that we have an advocate. Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, has bridged the gap between our sin and God’s holiness. He stands in the middle as an intermediary who loves us and desires to see us restored. He acts on our behalf. Have we sought out our advocate? Jesus Christ is always…
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Christian Devotional – May 26, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:10–If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. TRUTH: Do we talk like we are perfect? Do we act like we are perfect? Only God is perfect and if we are claiming it, we are lying to ourselves, others, and God. We cannot truly understand God and His sacrifice on our behalf if we think we aren’t in need of a sacrifice. God’s word points us to our need of a sacrifice. God’s word points us to our need for a Savior. Do we acknowledge our need for a…