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Christian Devotional – April 21, 2014
Read Romans chapter 3 VERSE: Romans 3:23-24–for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. TRUTH: Verse 23 is often used to remind us that absolutely everyone has done wrong. However, with that, it is important to remember the next verse as well. Everyone is justified freely through the grace and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Even though we are all sinners, there is hope for every single one of us. Redemption is free. We can be redeemed through Jesus Christ, and that is freely given to us who accept that…
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Christian Devotional – April 20, 2014
HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!! – May God bless you as we celebrate His victory over sin and death today! Read Romans chapter 2 VERSE: Romans 2:4–Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? TRUTH: God allows circumstances in our lives to lead us to the place where we recognize our need for a Savior. Jesus Christ came, lived a perfect life, was crucified for our sins, and was raised from the dead; which we celebrate today on Easter. He did this because of His grace and mercy toward us. Do we show contempt for…
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Christian Devotional – April 19, 2014
Read Romans chapter 1 VERSE: Romans 1:20–For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. TRUTH: As we look around us, we see the amazing creation of God. We find ourselves drawn to amazing displays of nature. Why is that? Because those displays show the amazing qualities of our amazing Creator. We have no excuse to not see or believe in the Creator based on seeing His invisible qualities so majestically displayed across the canvas of this world. Do we credit the Creator and give Him the praise and…
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Christian Devotional – April 18, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 34 VERSE: Deuteronomy 34:10–Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. TRUTH: Before the coming of Jesus Christ who made it possible to have a personal relationship with God, people , because of their sin, could not have that close personal relationship with the Creator of the universe. Moses was one who had seen God face to face and had been able to share with the people about God and what God desires. Now, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, we can see and know God face to face. Do we? RESPONSE: Father, Your…
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Christian Devotional – April 17, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 33 VERSE: Deuteronomy 33:12–About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” TRUTH: As Moses blessed the people one last time, this is the blessing He bestowed on the people of Benjamin. The beloved of the Lord can rest securely in Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called the children of God. We are His beloved. We can rest securely in Him knowing that He protects and shields us from everything. Nothing comes to us that hasn’t first gone through Him. We can…
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Christian Devotional – April 16, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 32 VERSE: Deuteronomy 32:4–He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. TRUTH: As Moses began to sing a song, he starts out with praise to God. God is so many things and He had shown Himself to the people in so many ways. The Lord is perfect. He is a Rock we can hold on to in every situation for He does not change. He is faithful, upright, and just. Do we praise God for who He is? Do we trust in Him and rely on Him for everything?…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 31 VERSE: Deuteronomy 31:8–The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” TRUTH: We are never alone. No matter how alone we feel, God has promised to always be there for us. He not only stays with us, but He leads the way as He goes before us. We don’t have to ever be afraid or discouraged. Do we rest in the knowledge that God is with us? Again, we don’t have to be afraid or discouraged. We can rest in Him! RESPONSE: Father, I get discouraged sometimes because…
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Book Review – Baggage Claim by Amanda Tru
From Amazon: Montana native, Rachel Saunders, is looking forward to her all-expense paid weekend trip to New York. But, when her luggage is lost and she is accosted by an infuriating Homeland Security agent named Dawson Tate, events take a dangerous turn. Now, can she and Dawson elude their enemies and prevent a terrorist attack before the bomb in their possession is detonated in the center of Manhattan–all while keeping their obvious attraction to one another in check? Find out in this Romantic Thriller. Kristi’s Review: I read this book as part of a box set that I purchased on sale. The entire set was pretty good and I’ll get…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 30 VERSE: Deuteronomy 30:15–See, I set before you today life and prosperity; death and destruction. TRUTH: We have a choice. God sets before each of us a choice of paths. One path leads to life and prosperity and the other path leads to death and destruction. He allows us to choose. As we look at His commands and as we consider the sacrifice of Jesus, will we choose life? RESPONSE: Father, You have given me a choice and I choose life. I desire anything and everything of You that leads to life. I surrender myself to Your will and choose to follow and obey You.
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Christian Devotional – April 13, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 29 VERSE: Deuteronomy 29:9–Carefully follow the terms of this covenant so that you may prosper in everything you do. TRUTH: God gives instruction on obedience. He lets us knows exactly what we are to be doing and He knows that in order to prosper, we are to do it. Do we follow Him in everything? RESPONSE: Father, I will cling to Your commands, knowing that they are for my benefit. I love You.