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Book Review – My Finny Fin Fin by Judi Chesshir
My Finny Fin Fin by Judi Chesshir is story about three dolphins who head out on their own. They have grown up and are off to see the ocean and make their own way in the world. This book talks about choices and, as a take off of the classic Three Little Pigs story, helps children to understand the importance of thinking ahead and examining their choices. Judi’s book is beautifully illustrated and the audio portion is well narrated and easy to listen to. The book is a fun take on an old story and will be enjoyed by children for years to come. Thanks, Judi, for allowing me the…
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Devotional – July 18, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 7:35–This I say for your own benefit; not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord. TRUTH: Paul uses this chapter to give instruction and advice about sexual purity. This can be a difficult area for people to remain pure and obedient to the Lord. We are to show obedience and purity to the Lord in all areas of our life, including our sex life. RESPONSE: Lord, help me to show my devotion to You in all areas of my life, including sex. Help me to correctly use this blessing You’ve given in a way…
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Devotional – July 17, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 6:19–Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? TRUTH: Many of us have been told this, but do we live like we actually believe Christ and His Spirit live in us? He not only lives in us, but He is master of our body. Do we treat Him as a welcome master or do we constantly try to rebel against His ownership?RESPONSE: Lord, help me submit to You will in everything regarding my body, from what I eat to how I dress and the…
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Devotional – July 16, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 5:6–Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough? TRUTH: The sins that we do, they don’t affect only us, but others as well. Even just the small wrongs that we do can make a huge impact. We must be careful to not allow our sin to continue, but bring it to God so He can cleanse us and make us whole. RESPONSE: Lord, help me to look at my life as You see it. Remove any areas that are not pleasing to You.
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Devotional – July 15, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 4:1–Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. TRUTH: When others look at us, what do they see? What they should see is servants and stewards. Do they feel served and cared for when they are around us? Do they sense that we have something that they do not understand? Does our relationship with Christ fill our whole lives so that others can’t help be see it? RESPONSE: Lord, I pray that I will be surrendered to You today so that people see only You through me. I want them to recognize that I am nothing…
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Devotional – July 14, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 3:13–each man’s work will become evident for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. TRUTH: As a follower of Christ, each day, everything we do is added together to the work we will present to God. Are we building a work that will endure God’s purifying fire, or are the things we’re focusing on going to be burned up? What are we doing today that will last and glorify God throughout eternity? RESPONSE: Lord, help me reevaluate what I am doing each day. Help me focus on the works that…
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Devotional – July 13, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 2:2–For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. TRUTH: Paul knew that the only thing that made a change in people’s lives is their relationship with Jesus Christ. When we are speaking with other people, how they view and relate to Jesus Christ is the key. We can get side-tracked into focusing on so many other things, but ultimately what it all comes down to is the relationship with Jesus Christ.RESPONSE: Lord, I am determined to know nothing when I am around others except Jesus Christ and Him crucified so that they may be led to a relationship with You.
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Devotional – July 12, 2011
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 1:18–For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. TRUTH: The message of God’s love and sacrifice doesn’t make sense to people who have not experienced it. Those of us who have know that God’s love and sacrifice make perfect sense and display God’s power for everyone to see. We must share, both in words and deeds, the truth of God’s power to those who are perishing without it. Will we? RESPONSE: Lord, Your sacrifice and plan for salvation are amazing. Help me to live it out and tell of…
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Book Review – His Love for Lexi by Kasandra Jamison
How much do we love the important people in our lives? Does our love depend on whether they love us back? These are the questions behind His Love for Lexi by Kasandra Jamison. Lexi faces confusing relationship questions which are only exacerbated by external difficulties which include the people who are trying to kill her and her parents. As she’s running for her life, she must also come face to face with her own feelings about trust and love. Kasandra works to build suspense throughout the book and there are several twists and turns as Lexi faces down the people who are threatening her. While in the midst of running, she is…
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Devotional – July 11, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 41:9–Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. TRUTH: At some time, we will feel betrayed by someone close to us. How do we respond? David brought it to God. We must not look to take revenge ourselves, but take our hurt and anger to God for Him to deal with the entire situation. He knows the full story to all situations and is able to defend us when necessary. RESPONSE: Lord, help me to respond correctly when I have been hurt and betrayed. Take my hurt and heal it so that only Your feelings of forgiveness…