Category: Daily Devotional

Endure Temptation… One evening, after work, the power of temptation was as strong as a battleship pulling a fishing boat. Gripping the steering wheel, white-knuckles and all, it seemed like all hope was lost. The devil thought he had won. Tear-stained eyes, driving erratically, the time arrived to pull over to the side of the road. Phone in hand Ben was on the other end, praying, reassuring and re-minding that all is not lost, Jesus Christ is right there – call Him instead of calling me. This is what we…

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Glory, Glory, Glory… From whom do all blessings flow? Whom created all things of the earth? Can any man create a rose, a single breath of air or a woman from a rib? We walk around as if we are special or we know things or have created this or that. We did nothing. We are merely a vehicle for His glory; His honor. Those that believe in Jesus Christ should live in the humility of this truth. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does…

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Confession, Repentance, Mercy… When a person finally hits bottom, wether it be with drink, pornography, eating, drugs, cheating on their spouse, sloth or any number of other sins, once the bottom is hit there is usually one of two paths that lay ahead. This is a general rule, which will apply to most all, but not a hard-and-fast rule that applies to 100%. Turning to God is one of the paths and the another is suicide. If you don’t think suicide is one of the more used paths explain why…

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Inside Out: Double-Minded… We can not serve two masters. We can not serve God and earthly scenarios at the same time. Try as we might one will be loved and the other will not. One will have our attention and the other will get whatever scraps remain. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a…

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Who Is Rich… Not a subject that is unfamiliar. Some people hear this word, “rich”, and one thing pops in their mind – possessions, material wealth, etc. The good news is there are a number of people that hear this word and other definitions come to mind. We should all be rich in friends, family and community, material possessions come and go, but the rich tapestry of life is filled with events, not things. The closer we follow the “the first and greatest commandment” the richer we become. The only…

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Grace to the Humble… When the fear-driven-bus crashes, what happens next? Well, usually the same thing happens. We fall to our knees, cry out to God and beg forgiveness. Our God is merciful; He is filled with mercy for His children. He loves us so much that He sent the Son of Man to die for our sins. We are forgiven, we just need to remember to act like it. But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6…

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Wars and Fights… When sin begins driving the bus there is nothing but trouble ahead. We already know, in our hearts, that we are outside the lines and should stop – but somehow we press forward. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. ~Romans 7:15 NKJB We know we should pray, but we do not. We want to turn our lips away from drink, but we do not. We want…

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Sown In Peace… The phrase – “cussing like a sailor” has been around a while. Not sure why sailors were singled out because if one has been in a honky-tonk, a bar / tavern or professional sporting event it’s pretty obvious there isn’t any sea going vessel around, but there is plenty of colorful language filling the air. Not just colorful, but self pride shouting from the highest barstool or the lowliest booth. Pride begins driving ship. When sin springs forth it infiltrates the mind and begins to spread throughout…

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Who Among Us Is Rich… If the TV is on your home for more than a short period on a daily basis you have seen the glorification of “celebrities”, banking class, ruling class and the like. These people in their finest rags, are held up, given a prominent seat at the table and showered with adoration. Why? All of this happens as we walk past the homeless, never notice the homeless child begging for a bite to eat or new pair of shoes. Too busy looking at the screen in…

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Perfect Law of Liberty… A few years ago there was a challenge presented and the question was – what is the difference between Liberty and freedom? The answer didn’t come until there was a renewing of faith, a renewing of heart, mind and spirit and this is what presented itself – Liberty comes from God and freedom comes from man. Other men grant freedom one to another. This freedom can be revoked at any time. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted…

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