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Christian Devotional – March 1, 2016
Read John chapter 21 VERSE: John 21:6–He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.” TRUTH: The disciples knew that Jesus was alive, but they didn’t really know what to do, so they went back to doing the thing they understood: fishing. However, even that wasn’t working out for them. When they didn’t catch any fish and then this person standing on the shore was able to tell them when and where to cast the net and they caught a net full of fish,…
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Christian Devotional – February 9, 2016
Read John chapter 3 VERSE: John 3:30–“He must become greater; I must become less” TRUTH: John the Baptist’s followers have come to him to find out why everyone is now following this Jesus. John explains that he was simply there to prepare the way and now that Jesus, the Messiah, has come, it is time for everyone to follow Him, not follow John. John’s response here indicates that he understands that Jesus is great and therefore, must be seen as greater in every area. He’s not jealous, he understands that God is worthy of this and he wants people to see John less and less and instead look to Jesus.…
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Christian Devotional – February 2, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 47 VERSE: Genesis 47:10–Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence. TRUTH: While it is typically customary for someone who comes into the presence of royalty to bring a gift, instead Jacob brought a blessing for Pharaoh. I find it interesting since Pharaoh considered himself God and here was this person coming before him and blessing him with a blessing from a different God. Yet, Jacob knew and understood that he had something that Pharaoh did not had. Jacob had a relationship with the true and living God. As a result, Jacob did seek to share a piece of that with the Pharaoh. Regardless of…
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Christian Devotional – February 1, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 46 VERSE: Genesis 46:30–Israel said to Joseph, “Now I am ready to die, since I have seen for myself that you are still alive.” TRUTH: Joseph had grieved for his son that he thought was dead, now he found out that he is still alive. It was a beautiful reunion of father and son. In many ways, this parallels the story of Christ. Jesus was dead, but now he’s really alive and no one is prepared to meet death until they have experienced for themselves the living Savior Jesus Christ. Have we experienced the joyous reunion of us with our Heavenly Father through the Son Jesus Christ?…
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Christian Devotional – January 3, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 19 VERSE: Genesis 19:29–So when God destroyed the cities of the plains, he remembered Abraham, and he brought out Lot of the catastrophe that overthrew the cities where Lot had lived. TRUTH: Lot wasn’t saved because of something that he had done. Lot was saved because of his relationship with Abraham. He was Abraham’s nephew, so out of respect for Abraham, Lot was saved. We are the same way. There’s nothing that we have done or could do that would merit God choosing to save us on our own. Instead, we are saved, or not saved, based on our relationship to Jesus Christ alone. What is our…
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Christian Devotional – December 27, 2015
Don’t forget! Piecing Together Forgiveness is almost here, just 1 week away! Get your copy pre-ordered today: Paperback for $9.00 and Ebook for $4.99 Read Genesis chapter 12 VERSE: Genesis 12:3–I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you. TRUTH: Most of us read this promise that God gave to Abram and get excited about the first part. After all, who wouldn’t like to know that the people who bless you will be blessed and the people who curse you will be cursed. Often we fail to read the second part of the verse. All…
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Christian Devotional – July 6, 2015
Read Mark chapter 16 VERSE: Mark 16:6–“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” TRUTH: These are the greatest words in the Bible. The One who came and lived the perfect life we couldn’t live and then died the death that we deserved didn’t stay dead. He lives! Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and so we who believe in Him can have resurrection and overcome death and the power of sin in our lives because the same power of God that rose Jesus from the dead, lives…
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Christian Devotional – June 28, 2015
Read Mark chapter 8 VERSE: Mark 8:29–“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” TRUTH: At the end of the day, no matter what all has gone on, Jesus asks each of us this question. We each must decide who Jesus is to us. We can listen to what others say; talk about possibilities; even read great books about Jesus. But, we each must come to the place where we make a decision for ourselves about who Jesus is. Jesus is the Christ, the Savior promised, the Hold Son of God and through Him, we can be made right with…
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Christian Devotional – June 25, 2015
Read Mark chapter 5 VERSE: Mark 5:17–Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region. TRUTH: When Jesus does something that we don’t expect, do we embrace it and get excited about it, or are we afraid and ask Him to stop? These people were angry and afraid of what Jesus had done, so they asked Him to leave. Jesus listened to their request and left. Will we miss out on all that Jesus has for us because we are afraid and ask Him to stop or to leave? RESPONSE: Father, I desire all that You are, even when I don’t understand or expect what You are…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2015
Read Philippians chapter 3 VERSE: Philippians 3:7–But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. TRUTH: Any accomplishment or accolade that we receive as a result of work we’ve done on our own is nothing now since the only thing that matters is Christ. Through our relationship with Christ, we have come to know and understand that only the things which are done for Christ and through Christ will last; anything else will fall away. Are we striving today for things which will be gain for Christ or are we focused on anything else? Anything else is considered loss for Christ. RESPONSE: Father, I…