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A Life of Devotion

Some might have grown bitter. Others would have felt hopeless. She chose to speak with God about her struggles. And that conversation led to a life of devotion. Continue reading

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Devoted to Closeness

God continues to look for those who walk close to him. He continues to draw near to those who are men and women “after His own heart.” Those who are devoted to closeness are those who walk closely to Him, who hear his voice and feel his heartbeat. They are the ones who can dream God’s dreams and see God’s vision. They are the ones who walk in the authority that flows from intimacy. It is a necessary quality for great leadership. Continue reading

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Medium Rare or Well Done?

Open your heart to Jesus today, give yourself fully to him—all of you—don’t hold anything back.  Then someday you’ll hear those words we all want to hear: “Well done.” Continue reading

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A Life of Devotion

She turned the difficult situation into an opportunity to serve God. Some might have grown bitter. Others would have felt hopeless. She chose to speak with God about her struggles. And that conversation led to a life of devotion. Continue reading

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Devoted to Good Works

Believers should be “devoted to good works.” Paul makes that point repeatedly in these verses (2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).  In particular he points out that they should devote themselves to good works that would help out those in urgent need (3:14).  Continue reading

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Time Well Spent

The cross was drawing nearer and nearer. Ministry was taking place daily. After a day of teaching in the temple, Jesus finds one of his favorite places to pray. He gets away to the Mount of Olives to spend the night in fellowship with his Father through prayer. Continue reading

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A Life of Devotion

Some might have grown bitter. Others would have felt hopeless. She chose to speak with God about her struggles. And that conversation led to a life of devotion. Continue reading

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A Life of Devotion (Mar 17)

Anna turned a tragedy into an opportunity to serve God. She had been married only 7 years when her husband died, leaving her in a difficult situation. What would she do? Continue reading

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A Life of Devotion (Mar 17)

March 17 A Life of Devotion Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 40:6-10| Numbers 26:1-51| Luke 2:36-52|Proverbs 11:15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Luke 2:36-52 

And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in … Continue reading

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Dwelling Place (Feb 15)

February 15 Dwelling Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:16-22 | Exodus 39:1 – 40:38 | Mark 1:1-28| Proverbs 9:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 39-40 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all … Continue reading

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