ROMANS 8:29 NIV 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Just having people go to Heaven is not God’s only interest. God is working to make us like Jesus. In fact, God has determined […]
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MARK 16:17-18 NLT 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. 18 They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands
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1 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV) “They drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ.” DEVOTIONAL In the Old Testament, when the Israelites were wandering through the wilderness, they often found themselves in desperate situations—hungry, tired, and thirsty. At one point, they were so thirsty they feared they would die. But God
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1 PETER 1:8 ESV 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, Being a Christian believer is not supposed to be a burden but a delight. You are supposed to enjoy
TITUS 3:2 GWN 2 Believers shouldn’t curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone. When we fail to show courtesy to all people the reason is always the same: pride. We think we are better than they are. Otherwise we would treat them with respect and courtesy. But
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JOHN 10:10 NKJ 10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Bad things happen to people because the devil is out to steal, kill, and destroy everyone. So unless humans understand and
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HEBREWS 2:10 KJV 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 1 JOHN 3:2 KJV 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what
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DANIEL 4:26 NIV 26 . . . your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules. King Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most powerful rulers in the history of mankind. He learned a great lesson which we should never forget. Wise people learn from the mistakes of others. DANIEL 4:29-37 NIV
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Luke 24:27 (ESV) “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” DEVOTIONAL Imagine the scene: two discouraged disciples are walking the dusty road to Emmaus. Their hopes have been dashed. Jesus—the one they thought was the Redeemer of Israel—has been crucified. Then, as
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JOHN 9:31 NKJ 31 “Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him. This says God does not hear sinners, but the word “hear” does not always mean just perceiving a sound. It can also include acting on what is
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