What many think of as love is really just a form of selfishness — not pure love. It can be identified by thinking like this: I love you because of the way you make me feel. I love you because of what you do for me. I love you because of how you make me […]
1 TIMOTHY 1:11 NKJ 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust. I knew that one meaning of “blessed” was happy. The Greek word is “makarios” (Strong’s #3107) and 5 times the KJV translates it as “happy.” But I had never thought about how this word is
Luke 12:32 (ESV) “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” DEVOTIONAL This simple verse, tucked into the middle of Jesus’ teaching, is like balm to a weary heart. It’s a tender word from the Good Shepherd to His sheep — small, vulnerable, and easily afraid. But
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ROMANS 6:23 NLT 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Sin will kill you. If you practice sin, it will pay you by destroying you. 1 TIMOTHY 1:15 NLT 15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it:
Psalm 23:3 (ESV) “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” DEVOTIONAL There are moments in life when our hearts feel weary. The weight of the world, the sting of disappointment, or the slow erosion of hope can leave us drained—not just physically or emotionally, but deep down
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2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 NLT 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” We all tend to like those similar to us. God is a giver, so it is only natural for Him to especially
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2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” DEVOTIONAL There are days when our strength fails us. We don’t have the energy, the answers, or even the will to keep pressing on. Maybe it’s physical exhaustion. Maybe it’s the weight
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PSALM 37:4 NKJ 4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. You should enjoy the Lord — not just serve Him out of obligation. If you have a friend you enjoy being with, it is something you look forward to, not a burden or obligation. PHILIPPIANS
Colossians 1:27 (ESV) “…Christ in you, the hope of glory.” DEVOTIONAL This small phrase holds oceans of meaning. Paul speaks here not only to the Colossians, but to every believer joined to Christ by faith. Christ in you—not just Christ beside you, not merely Christ above you—but Christ dwelling within you. This is the miracle
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DEUTERONOMY 11:16 NKJ 16 “Take heed to yourselves, lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside and serve other gods and worship them, If there was no danger of believers being deceived, the Bible would not warn us about deception. LUKE 21:8 NKJ 8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived.