devotional
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Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’- Luke 4:8 Worship is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life. In Luke 4:8, Jesus says, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” These words were spoken in response to Satan’s temptation to worship him instead of…
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“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice,…
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For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge. – 2 Peter 1:5 As believers, we are called to continually grow and mature in our faith. In 2 Peter 1:5, Peter writes, “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue…
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The men and women of old were commended for their faith, not because they had all the answers, but they trusted in the One who did.
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“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.” (James 3:9) As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life of integrity and consistency. But often, our words can betray us. We may use our tongues to praise God…
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“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20) As followers of Christ, we are often caught between two worlds. On the one hand, we live in this physical world, with all its joys and struggles. But on the other hand, we are citizens…
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“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…” (Philippians 1:27) As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects the gospel. This means that our actions, words, and attitudes should all be guided by the principles of love, compassion, and humility that are at the…
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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) As we journey through life, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily routines and responsibilities. We can become so focused on the present moment that we forget to consider the bigger picture. But…
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“Therefore Jesus said again, ‘Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.’”…
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