Devotions
The Failure of Forgetting
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” (Exodus 20:2)
When God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, He began with a reminder of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. The Lord’s promise to “deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians” ...
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After the Ballot Box
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
As election season ends, our country’s need for healing and unity ...
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The Man Who Took a Bullet for Reagan, And the One Who Took the Cross for Me
"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5)
Everywhere the President goes, he is surrounded by members of the Secret Service. These highly-trained guards protect current and former presidents, vice presidents, nominees of major political ...
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The Life-Changing Love of God
“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.” (John 13:23)
The Gospel of John is incredibly unique. The writings of Matthew, Mark and Luke were written not long after the resurrection, and they are referred to by many as Synoptic Gospels based on their ...
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Nearing Home
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Abraham is remembered for his unconditional trust in God. He very literally walked by faith, uprooting his family and leaving the familiarity of his hometown, “not knowing where he was going” (Heb. 11:8).
Such faith is both rare ...
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The Pursuit of Purpose
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all." (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
Why are we here? This is a question that has puzzled humanity for nearly as long as humanity has existed, and perhaps never more so than in this 21st century. The ...
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No Thief Like Fear
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
Fear has many names. Whether you call it insecurity, anxiety, worry, nervousness or apprehension, its effects remain the same. Science tells us that to every action there is an equal and ...
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Anchored
“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.” (Hebrews 6:19)
An anchor serves one purpose: to keep its vessel from moving. An anchorless boat is quickly displaced by the slightest wind or current it encounters at sea. The presence of an anchor doesn’t mean storms ...
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A Walk Through the Bible
"The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times." (Psalm 12:6)
Part 1 – Meet God
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. You alone are the LORD; ...
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Unscripted Bricks
“Truly God is good.” (Psalm 73:1)
For most people, each new year begins with a long list of resolutions for change. We determine to alter the way we look, the way we act, and the way we spend our time. Personally, I’ve never been the type to head into January with more than a few New Year’s ...
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