Tag: Encouraged
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Wholehearted Devotion
For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (CSB) The expression, “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” has been around for centuries. It…
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Don’t Be Deceived
You live in a world of deception. In their deception they refuse to know me. This is the Lord’s declaration. Jeremiah 9:6 (CSB) God’s words through Jeremiah ring true today. Ours is a world of deception. If we are reading a…
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Wisdom from Above
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. James 3:17 (CSB) Is there any doubt that this world needs more wisdom? In every sphere and arena of life,…
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Sticks and Stones
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits…
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What Are You Looking at?
O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 (NLT) It does…
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Continual Renewal
And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every…
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Be Like Peter
It is important to have role models in our lives, but we can also learn from people in the Bible, and in history. Peter is someone to whom we can relate because even though he failed at times, he kept…
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A Confirmed Life Is a Fruitful Life!
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior…
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Harmony Lost
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and…
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Don’t Waste It
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:16–17 (NLT) Getting older should change our perspective on life. When we are young, and the majority of…
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Pride or Humility?
Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) June is the month when people speak of pride as though it were a good thing. The Bible paints a different picture concerning pride. Pride may actually be the…
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Carefree Living
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) What causes anxiety? Living is the simple answer. Each day we are confronted with potential sources of anxiety. There are things we have no control over,…