Category: Devotionals

Wisdom from God’s Word for every day of your life.

Walls and Bridges

“I will restore you . .and heal your wounds.” Jeremiah 3:17 NIV “God has new life for you on the other side of your pain!” My thoughts today are about “walls and bridges.” How are you at building bridges? Bridges provide access across places, people, and things that separate. A […]

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Words of Encouragement

“Barnabas . . was glad and encouraged them all.” Acts 11:23 NIV “When you encourage others, you are doing the work of God.” My thoughts today are about “words of encouragement.” It’s pretty simple, obvious really; you can’t give something to others unless it is first real in you. Out […]

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Your Option is Peace

“I will walk at liberty and at ease.” Psalm 119:45 Amplified “Problems are unavoidable; God’s peace is available.” My thoughts today are about “your option is peace.” Problems are inevitable. The Bible classifies their source as either “tribulation or persecution” (See Matthew 13:20-21 NKJV); the first involves circumstances, things that […]

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The Status Quo

“One thing I have desired . . to dwell in the House of the Lord.” Psalm 27:4 NKJV “Careless spiritual practices are corrosive to spiritual passion.” My thoughts today are about the “status quo.” The “status quo” – a Latin term describing “a past and present state of being” – […]

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Influence of Example

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 NIV “Your life can be the salt and light that holds the power of eternal influence.” My thoughts today are about the “influence of example.” Everyone has influence; what their influence is and  how it is used is the issue.  The […]

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