Category Archives: Devotional

Monday Morning Devotion (Stand Up and Listen!)

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision… … Continue reading

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Wednesday Morning Devotion (Worrying vs Thanks and Praise)

4Always rejoice in the Lord! Again, I say, Rejoice! 5Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Don’t let anything make you anxious, but make your requests known in prayers and petitions to God in all circumstances … Continue reading

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Tuesday Morning Devotion (God’s Christmas Shopping)

3Let’s bless God who is also the father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the one who blessed us with every spiritual benefit in the realms of heaven by giving us his anointed one. 4He chose us before the … Continue reading

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Monday Morning Devotion (The King Enjoys Your Company)

1Jesus answered again by speaking to them in parables. He said, 2“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who hosted the wedding feast for his son. 3He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the … Continue reading

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Friday Morning Devotion (Being Weak)

1Receive into your circle of fellowship one who is weak in faith. And don’t do it to dissect his viewpoint. 2For one person believes he can eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. — Romans 14:1-2 I have … Continue reading

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Thursday Morning Devotion (The Right Season)

11And knowing that this is the right time, because it is already time to wake up. For our rescue (salvation) is closer now than it was when we first believed. 12The night is nearly over; day is near. So let’s … Continue reading

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Wednesday Morning Devotion (Two Testimonies of Faith)

Note: Today’s devotional is cross-posted with today’s Running Toward the Goal. I like to call the Bible a book of experience. This title comes from my own experience. Over the years I have learned that when I am in difficulty … Continue reading

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Tuesday Morning Devotion (Criticism)

We’re not in charge of how you live out the faith, looking over your shoulders, suspiciously critical. We’re partners, working alongside you, joyfully expectant. I know that you stand by your own faith, not by ours. — 2 Corinthians 1:24 … Continue reading

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Monday Morning Devotion (Delight in the Lord)

Note: This morning’s devotion is cross-posted from Jody’s new blog, Jody Along the Path. Also, while the quotes are from the NIV, the links are to an online RSV. Delight yourself in the LORD… Psalm 37:4 (NIV) God desires to … Continue reading

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Friday Morning Devotion (Looking Back)

17Look! I’m creating a new heavens and a new earth. The former things will no longer be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18Rejoice! Be delighted forever At what I’m creating– Jerusalem a delight, It’s people as a joy. … Continue reading

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