MATTHEW 17:20 NKJ 20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Unfortunately many modern English translations talk […]
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Philippians 1:6 (ESV) “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” DEVOTIONAL There are days when your faith feels strong—when you wake up hungry for God’s Word, when prayer comes easily, and sin feels distant. But there
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JOSHUA 1:8 NKJ 8 “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. The Hebrew
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Matthew 12:20 (ESV) “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory.” DEVOTIONAL The house was quiet, and the evening had stretched long. James sat at his kitchen table with a Bible open, but his heart felt heavy. Prayers had felt dry lately.
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JOHN 21:16a NLT 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Every one desires to be loved. We all want to be loved and accepted for who we are. We all want to be wanted. Possibly the greatest human desire is to have a suitable companion who thinks you are
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PHILIPPIANS 4:8 NKJ 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things. The devil wants us to feed on
PSALM 118:24 GWN 24 This is the day the LORD has made. Let’s rejoice and be glad today! God does not want us to be sad and depressed. God intends for us to enjoy life. Of course, this life is not the end. Eternity with God is most important. And there is nothing wrong with
Psalm 27:1 (ESV) “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” DEVOTIONAL Fear creeps in when we forget who holds us. The storms of life rage, uncertainty presses in, and our hearts can grow weary. But David,
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1 TIMOTHY 6:9 NKJ 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. This verse seems to warn against any desire to be rich. Actually, as some other translations say, it is more of a longing
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Nahum 1:7 (ESV) “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” DEVOTIONAL Life is full of storms—some come as fierce tempests, others as long, wearying trials. But here’s the anchor for your soul: The Lord is good. Not just sometimes, not only when things are
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