Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 …knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:3 Focus on Christ Why would anyone desire patience? Why would patience be worth many trials? What is the value of patience? These are…
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Christmas is quickly approaching. If you need a gift idea for loved ones, consider Gifts from God by Alison Veazey and Kerry Skinner. Gifts from God is beautifully bound and in a classy imitation leather cover. A place is provided on each page for writing your own journal notes. This devotional depicts the authors’ personal walks…
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Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word. Jeremiah 1:12 Focus on Christ Who or what can you count on in your life? Sometimes people we thought we could count on simply do not follow through with what we were depending on them to do.…
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Careful on making that decision! Maybe you need to think that through a little more! Are you really sure that is right? Ever heard this from a friend or family member? They probably had your best interest at heart and just wanted you to make sure of your decision. Simple Choices? There was a time…
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18Edwin Orr, one of our greatest authorities on the subject of revival, reported having seen two churches in a town in America both advertising revival meetings. One displayed a board saying, “Revival here every Monday night,” while the other promised: “Revival here every night except Monday!” If nothing else, that reminds us how loosely the…
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People in the churches of our day seem to be at a crossroads. Many truly desire God’s presence and activity and are praying for a great touch from God, while others seem somewhat afraid to release their lives to God. When God does His mighty work in the midst of His people, His people must…
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Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying…Therefore prepare yourself and arise, and speak to them all that I command you. Jeremiah 1:4, 17 Focus on Christ Has God ever revealed something in His Word that you didn’t want to do? When He does, then preparation for the task ahead is the next…
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And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make. Jeremiah 18:4 Focus on Christ Can you be still long enough for God to shape you? Do you believe God has a…
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“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? They shall be My people, and I will be their God; then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them. Jeremiah…
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How would you define truth? Is it a concept? Is truth a group of methods? Can you discover all truth in the world’s greatest library? And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 Focus on Christ Knowing truth does not set you free. Knowledge does not set you…
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