He Is Timeless
Matthew 5:17-19Will WilsonJesus is teaching us in this scripture that he did not come to us for some temporary instruction on the Law or just to fulfill the Prophets. Jesus message was that the law...
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Luke 11:14-23 Tolozko Family “Satan is called the Prince, or Ruler, of all demons in Matthew 9:34; 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15. Demons are also called the ministers, or ambassadors of Satan, Luke...
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Mark 12:28-34David TozerToday we read how Jesus retold the first and second commandments and attributed greater weight to them than all the other commandments. On hearing this, a scribe reflected how...
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Luke 18:9-14Scott MinerWhen we bow down to God, lay our life before Him we will be right with God. God knows all what we are. Open your hearts. Be humble, make no pretenses before God. We can do...
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2 Cor.5:17-21Jane Cooper“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the...
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Psalm 30Mark SpotoPsalm 30 expresses that joy is not something that is created by “things” here on earth, but is rather a gift from God that we receive when we follow His will for us. It is easy, when...
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Ezekial 47:1-9,12Ross RossbachEzekiel tells us the story of “great waters” flowing out from below the temple that becomes deep and wide to the sea “bringing fresh water where before it had been...
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John 5:17-30Paul OpshalPeople have always wanted to know: What is God like? I think the best answer to that is: If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. Today’s verses show us a...
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John 5:31-47Prue WeichIn this passage, Jesus provides further proof of his mission as the son of God and to save the Jews. Even though his words were directed to the Jews and their leaders, they could...
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John 7:1-2,10,25-30Garrett DurigWhether his presence is felt or not, God is always with us and by our side. He looks after us, guides us, and protects us in times of need. It is our duty as followers...
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John 7:40-53Pete HilgartnerThere are two parts to contemplate in this reading from John.Division among the People When they heard these words, some in the crowd said, ‘This is really the prophet.’...
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John 8:1-11Lynne Roots “Repent” is a strong word. There is such a sense of foreboding about it. To soften it somewhat, Mr. Webster includes “contrite” in his several definitions of “repent” but, ”to...
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Psalm 23Julie BensonI asked Liz Spoto for the March 22nd devotion as it is my birthday. When I saw that the subject was Psalm 23, I just smiled. I know that one by heart. So often I recite that in...
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John 8:21-30Sam SiebertEarlier In chapter 8 of the book of John, Jesus explains how he is the light of the world. The setting is in the Temple in Jerusalem during the feast of Tabernacles, a cerimony...
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John 8:31-42Liz SpotoIt may seem simple, but not much can please me more than when my kids do what I ask, the first time I ask it. Or when I see them make good choices based on things we’ve spoken...
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Genesis 17:3-9Andrew MinerWhat makes up a name? It could be the meaning, characteristic of the person, or even its place in history. In Genesis 17: 3-9 God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and makes...
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Jeremiah 20:10-13Gail BobizenWhen selecting this passage, I was struck by two key phrases: Terror is all around and the Lord is with me. As I approach retirement and moving to Missouri, I sense some...
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John 11:45-56Joni HolemanThese verses about the Pharisees’ plot to kill Jesus immediately follow His miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. Now Jerusalem’s priests knew they were up against a...
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Philippians 2:6-11Nick Hawkins To me, the purpose of the book of Philippians was to serve as an example of true humility to the people of Philippi. This is so they would not strive with one another,...
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Psalm 27Steve WilsonSo much of the world around us can make us anxious or even fearful. Fear of sickness, earth, financial loss, general insecurities, etc. Fear and anxiety can become so...
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