Devotional
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Christian Devotional – May 21, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:5–This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light: in him there is no darkness at all. TRUTH: God is light. That is the message that we declare to each other. There is a light in this world that seems so dark and black. We have a means to get out of the darkness that we find around us and go into the light. Are we declaring to the world that is lost in darkness, that He is the light? RESPONSE: Father, You are light. You are in the pure light which has come into the…
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Christian Devotional – May 20, 2014
Read 1 John 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:4–We write this to make our joy complete. TRUTH: How do we have joy and experience complete joy? We experience complete joy when we share with others our experience with Jesus Christ. He is the source of all joy and as we share together with other believers, we experience, not just fellowship, but full and complete joy. Are we experiencing joy in our daily life? If not, then we must not be experiencing true fellowship with other believers and sharing about Christ in our lives? Find someone to share with and watch your joy be made complete. RESPONSE: Father, You are joy and…
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Christian Devotional – May 19, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:3–We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. TRUTH: How do we have fellowship with other believers? Fellowship is not about food or games; fellowship is about sharing what Jesus Christ has done in our life. As we share what we’ve seen and heard Jesus do, we experience true fellowship, not just with other believers, but also with God himself. When was the last time we shared what we’ve seen and heard Jesus do in our life? When…
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Christian Devotional – May 18, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:2–The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. TRUTH: Eternal life appears to them. How is that possible? In John 17:3 it defines eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ who was sent by God. How can we testify about eternal life? We’ve experienced Jesus Christ. When we accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God, we invite Him into our life and we experience His life, eternal life. Have we experienced His eternal life? Do we proclaim that life…
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Christian Devotional – May 17, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:1–That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eye, which we have looked at and our hands have touched–this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. TRUTH: John, the author, had personally experienced Jesus. He walked with Him and talked with Him, now He is sharing what he knows to be true based on his personal experience. When we ask Christ in our lives, we also have personal experience with Jesus. Our testimony of what we have personally experienced in Christ is powerful. People can call us a liar, but they cannot disprove what we…
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Christian Devotional – May 16, 2014
Read Ecclesiastes chapter 12 VERSE: Ecclesiastes 12:13–Now all has been heard, here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. TRUTH: Once he had explained every idea, every concept, and every potential way of finding fulfillment; the teacher came to his conclusion. Life is about fearing and obeying God. This is the way to find fulfillment in life. This is how we are to seek satisfaction. Have we reached the same conclusion as the teacher, or are we still turning to other things to find fulfillment and satisfaction? RESPONSE: Father, only You fulfill me. Only You bring my…
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Christian Devotional – May 15, 2014
Read Ecclesiastes chapter 11 VERSE: Ecclesiastes 11:2–Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. TRUTH: The Bible is a book that deals with every area of life. This important business and investment principle, diversification, is something that many people are reminded of when studying business ideas and strategies. However, if they will turn to the Bible, they will clearly see the same teaching and principles expounded there as well. The Bible is very practical. Do we look to the Bible for the answer to all of our life’s issues and questions? It contains the answer, if we are open to…
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Christian Devotional – May 14, 2014
Read Ecclesiastes chapter 10 VERSE: Ecclesiastes 10:12–Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. TRUTH: Are our words full of grace? Do we know when to speak and when to be silent? These two things are the difference between being wise and being a fool. If we are allowing our words to run away with us and we don’t know when to stop talking, then we are certainly not being wise. Our words should overflow with grace and mercy. We must display thankfulness and love any time we open our mouth. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and love You. You are…
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Christian Devotional – May 13, 2014
Read Ecclesiastes chapter 9 VERSE: Ecclesiastes 9:17–The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. TRUTH: Which phrase describes us? Do we speak the quiets words of the wise or the shouts of a ruler of fools? In today’s crazy world, it is easy to think we need to shout to be heard or that we should listen to the one who shouts the loudest, however, wisdom is often found in the quiet words and unassuming manner of the people who speak softly. Which will we be today? Which will we listen to today? RESPONSE: Father, give me the quiet…
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Book Review – The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Info from Amazon: No gimmicks. No Hyperbole. No Magic Bullet. The Compound Effect is based on the principle that decisions shape your destiny. Little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine, presents The Compound Effect, a distillation of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in business, relationships, and beyond. This easy-to-use, step-by-step operating system allows you to multiply your success, chart your progress, and achieve any desire. If you’re serious about living an extraordinary life, use the power of The Compound Effect to create the success you want. Kristi’s Review: Often…