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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JOHN 11:25 NKJ 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. What did Jesus mean by saying He is the resurrection? Resurrection is not just an event, but a person: the Lord Jesus Christ. He is our resurrection. Those
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Hebrews 6:19 (ESV) “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.” DEVOTIONAL Life often feels like a stormy sea—waves of doubt, trials, and uncertainties crash against us. The world shifts, circumstances change, and even our own hearts waver. But the
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REVELATION 19:7-8 NKJ 7 “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” 8 And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the