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Christian Devotional – September 16, 2016
Read Romans chapter 1 VERSE: Romans 1:12–that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. TRUTH: We need each others. As Christians, we are to spend time encouraging and fellowshipping with each other. Paul was reminding the Roman people of this and letting them know that he needed them. They were an encouragement to him and his faith, just like he would be an encouragement to their faith. Are we spending time with other believers? Not just time where we watch TV or movies together; not just time spent talking about our kids or grandkids and their latest adventures. But, are we spending time with…
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Christian Devotional – April 25, 2016
Read Acts chapter 23 VERSE: Acts 23:31–The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” TRUTH: Paul was following God, but in the midst of the difficulties it can be easy to lose sight of that fact and feel discouraged and down. Jesus knew that and He came to Paul and let him know that he could be courageous and realize that God had a plan for all that He is going through and all that he has done. Paul could rest with a renewed hope that he was still exactly where…
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Christian Devotional – July 29, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 23 VERSE: 1 Samuel 23:16–And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. TRUTH: We all need encouragement. David, the man after God’s own heart, even needed encouragement. His friend Jonathan came to him and met with him and, according to scripture, helped him find strength in God. We all need to be encouragers and work to help others see all that god has for them. Today, make a commitment to find someone and be a “Jonathan” to them. Encourage them and lift them up so that they can see how valued they are in Christ and find strength…
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Christian Devotional – March 16, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 69 VERSE: Psalm 69:6–Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me. TRUTH: My relationship with God is between God and I, yet others can easily view it and see how I am doing. I want to be an encouragement and hope to others who are watching. I want God to be glorified in all that I do and the way I reflect all that God is in my life. I desire to be a hope, not a disgrace so that others may be…
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Christian Devotional – December 28, 2014
Read 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and admonish you. TRUTH: What have we done to recognize and thank those people in our lives who have encouraged us an built us up? Paul asks these people to be sure and acknowledge these people in their lives. We are to also show our gratitude and acknowledgement of all that others have done for us, for often, we have many unsung heroes in our life who have helped us become who we are. RESPONSE: Father, thank You for placing…
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Christian Devotional – March 14, 2014
Read 2 John VERSE: 2 John 12–I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. TRUTH: God did not design the Christian life to be lived in a vacuum. He desires that we share with others face to face. We are so encouraged to see each other face to face and share in the message and encouragement of God. John knew that and desired to be together with them as much to encourage himself as to encourage them. Do we look forward…