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Mirror, Mirror

In a similar way, I need to look into God’s mirror each day. As I look into his word, he shows me areas I need to change, places in need of ongoing transformation. This needed daily ritual gets me ready for the challenges of the day. Continue reading

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Through Us and In Us

What tasks has God given you to do today? Do you believe that God will give you everything you need to do his will in all that he calls you to do today? He is always there to provide everything we need if we rely on him for it: the strength, the initiative, the follow through, the gifting, the wisdom, the love, the joy, the resources. Continue reading

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For the Sake of the Name

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news Continue reading

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Born Again

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror

November 18 Mirror, Mirror Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | Ezekiel 37:1-38:23 | James 1:19-2:17 | Proverbs 28:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:19-2:17 “But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do … Continue reading

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Glowing with Glory

Moses walked intimately with the Lord and the effect was sometimes seen on his face–it would glow with reflected glory. But over time, the glory would fade, so Moses began to put a veil over his face. Continue reading

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Born Again

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting. It results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading

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Waiting in Delight

Delight yourself in the Lord, trust in him, commit your way to him . . . and wait. Continue reading

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Shining Faces

Moses had asked to see the glory of the Lord, “Now show me your glory” (33:18). The Lord gave him as much as he could handle: “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence . . . but you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live” (33:19-20). He had an awesome experience of the glory of the Lord. Continue reading

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Careless Words

Our words say a lot about who we really are on the inside. They are one of the fruits of our inner life. Jesus reminds us: “out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words often say a lot more about us than we realize. Continue reading

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