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Category Archives: Devotions
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 19
When the Odds Are Against You Judges 7:1-7 Have you ever felt backed up against a wall with no way out? Although a situation like that is truly beyond what you can manage, it is not too big for … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 17
No Lone Rangers Ephesians 4:11-16 Perhaps you can recall the fictitious cowboy known as the Lone Ranger. He was a self-appointed guardian of the law who brought many outlaws to justice. Although he was actively fighting against evil, his … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 16
Satan’s Strategy John 8:43-44 Deception is Satan’s trademark, and it’s nothing new. The very first book of the Bible tells of his trickery with Eve in the Garden of Eden: He planted seeds of doubt about God’s words by … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 15
The Burden of False Guilt Galatians 1:10 Guilt is an emotional response to wrongdoing. We should feel the Lord’s conviction when we disobey His commandments, or even when we break civil laws that do not contradict God’s laws. But … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 14
Dealing With Guilty Feelings John 5:24-26 Believers in Christ often wrestle with discouragement and shame over past sins. This could then prompt doubt about God’s love, because they feel unworthy to be His child. As a result, their guilty … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 13
Prophecies About Jesus 1 Peter 1:10-12 Prophecies about Jesus Christ abound in the Old Testament. However, the men whom God inspired to record them didn’t fully understand what they were writing. To the prophets, who were unable to see … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 12
The Worth of God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Bible is the most amazing book ever written because its author is the Lord God. Although it was penned by men, the Holy Spirit inspired every word He wanted them … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 11
Sunday Reflection: Promises for the Persecuted Persecution is a scary prospect, yet it’s written into the Christian story time and time again. And the way that we think, speak, and pray about suffering for our faith can impact how … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 10
God’s Saving Initiative Acts 9:1-9 In other religions, worshippers pursue their god. In Christianity, however, it’s God who takes the initiative. This is obvious in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul). Far from seeking the … Continue reading
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