Category Archives: Bible Books

Living the Armor of God

11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers … Continue reading

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Political Words

Then [Jesus] said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”                              Matthew 22:21 (WEB) Politics has become an increasingly dirty business. Is it possible for a Christian to be … Continue reading

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Building My Faith Muscles

“…if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”           Matthew 17:20 (WEB) Have you ever seen a mustard … Continue reading

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Shine Your Light, Lord, Where You Will

Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them,…                       Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) … Continue reading

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My Prayer List

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.        Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB) I have a long list of prayer … Continue reading

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Patience IS A Virtue – from God!

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.        2 Peter 3:9 (WEB, my emphasis) Too … Continue reading

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To Go On LIving Is Christ

Dear Devotion Readers, Today I want to share an excerpt of a communication  from a friend I have yet to meet.  She is BeckyLynn Black, wife of David Alan Black.  You can find her note in its entirety online.  May … Continue reading

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Who Will Be in Heaven?

Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Matthew 19:16 (WEB) I spent some time today chatting with a man who was very concerned about his father. … Continue reading

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Standing … Clinging … to His Promises

“…you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have carried since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will … Continue reading

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Hang Out with Jesus!

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been … Continue reading

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